Registered Nurse - PACU

Registered Nurse - PACUFull Time Day Shift - TriHealth Good Samaritan HospitalLocation: 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220Work Schedule:Full Time Days - (64 hours bi-weekly)9:00am - 5:00pm - four 8 hour shifts per weekWeeknight Call: 24 hours per six-week periodWeekend Call: 24 hours per six-week periodWeekend rotationHoliday rotationWhy You'll Love Working Here:Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse-physician partnerships.Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision-making skills in a fast-moving PACU settingAutonomy to apply holistic, evidence-based nursing care across diverse patient populations.Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification.A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses.Incentives & Benefits:In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options—this role offers career growth opportunities.Job Requirements:Associate's Degree - Nursing (Required)New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. (Required)Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience in Telemetry or ICU/Critical Care/ED (Required)Experience in PACU or a similar setting is strongly preferredKnowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycleRegistered Nurse RequiredACLS PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department PreferredBasic Life Support (BLS) RequiredJob Responsibilities:Perform initial and ongoing patient/family assessments and document per guidelines.Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs and expected outcomes.Provide safe, ethical, patient-centered care while supporting dignity, diversity, and autonomy.Prioritize care based on patient condition and unit needs.Safely administer medications and treatments; perform technical skills per policy.Recognize and respond to emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions.Evaluate patient responses to care and revise plans in collaboration with the care team.Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.Supervise delegated tasks and ensure quality care delivery.Participate in organizational activities such as committees, staff meetings, and unit initiatives.Support student learning and staff development; serve in leadership roles as needed.Maintain professional competence through continuing education and self-assessment.Build collaborative, collegial relationships across the healthcare team.Identify and act on opportunities for process improvement.Working Conditions:Bending - FrequentlyClimbing - RarelyConcentrating - ConsistentlyContinuous Learning - ConsistentlyHearing: Conversation - ConsistentlyHearing: Other Sounds - ConsistentlyInterpersonal Communication - ConsistentlyKneeling - OccasionallyLifting <10 Lbs. - ConsistentlyLifting 50+ Lbs. - ConsistentlyLifting <50 Lbs. - ConsistentlyPulling - ConsistentlyPushing - ConsistentlyReaching - ConsistentlySitting - OccasionallyStanding - ConsistentlyStooping - ConsistentlyTalking - ConsistentlyThinking/Reasoning - ConsistentlyUse of Hands - ConsistentlyColor Vision - ConsistentlyVisual Acuity: Far - ConsistentlyVisual Acuity: Near - ConsistentlyWalking - ConsistentlyTriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors:At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:Serve: ALWAYS…Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assistRefrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areasExcel: ALWAYS…Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been metOffer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)Work on improving quality, safety, and serviceRespect: ALWAYS…Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.Value: ALWAYS…Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.Engage: ALWAYS…Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the communityJob Keywords: PACU, Post-Anesthesia, OR, Surgery, Perioperative, Staff RN, Registered Nurse, Nursing, Hospital, General Surgery