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
• 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

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.
• 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
Benefits that help you thrive
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more