Registered Nurse - PACU

Job 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.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree - Nursing (Required)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience in ED/ICU/Critical Care (Required)
• Experience in PACU or a similar setting is preferred
• Knowledge, 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 cycle
• Registered Nurse Required ACLS PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Qualifications

Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Skills

Collaborative, collegial relationships across the healthcare team. Identify and act on opportunities for process improvement.

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. Please view our benefits page: here.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Full Time Days - (72 hours bi-weekly) Weekend, holiday and evening call rotation

Working Conditions

• Bending - Frequently
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Continuously
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Continuously

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

• 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 assist
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
• 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 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
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community