Registered Nurse Pulmonary Post Thoracic Surgery

About the role

Manage post-thoracic surgery patients including lobectomy, pneumonectomy, VATS procedures, and chest wall surgeries.
Close collaboration with the thoracic surgery team and pulmonary interventionalists.
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions including lung cancer.
Monitor and manage chest tubes, pleural drains, and post-operative complications.
Assess and respond to respiratory compromise, including oxygen therapy, high-flow devices, and non-invasive ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-thoracic surgery patients including lobectomy, pneumonectomy, VATS procedures, and chest wall surgeries
• Close collaboration with the thoracic surgery team and pulmonary interventionalists
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions including lung cancer
• Maintain and manage chest tubes, pleural drains, and post-operative complications
• Assess and respond to respiratory compromise, including oxygen therapy, high-flow devices, and non-invasive ventilation

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Preferences

• Must obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for this unit within the first 3 months.

Benefits

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-Time | Nights