Registered Nurse (RN) PACU
Lifepoint Health® · Benton, AR · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
As a PACU RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.
Responsibilities
- Performs duties as assigned and requested.
- Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient's condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
- Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
- Provides patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medications and ensures correct administration following the six rights to minimize medication errors.
- Aids physicians with procedures and provides services requiring technical and manual skills.
- Performs treatments and delivers care within licensure scope.
- Ensures patient safety by performing all aspects of care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
- Operates and manages equipment safely and correctly.
- Educates patients and families on disease processes and recovery expectations.
- Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
- Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current state or compact state RN license.
- Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
- One-year of previous PACU experience required.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required within one year of hire.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
3x12, Days (7a-7p)