Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse in Franklin, TN

Description Introduction Are you driven by the desire to enhance the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, our commitment lies in caring for patients with purpose and integrity. Join our family and advance your career as a PACU RN today with Southern Joint Surgery Center. Benefits At Southern Joint Surgery Center, we provide an extensive rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Our benefits include: • Comprehensive medical coverage with low costs, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation. • Options for dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and additional health protection plans. • Access to free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing. • A 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock. • Family support through fertility benefits and adoption assistance. • Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, as well as home repairs and event planning. • Consumer discounts on various services. • Education assistance including tuition, student loan support, and scholarships for dependents. • A colleague recognition program. • A Time Away From Work Program offering paid time off, family leave, and disability coverage. • Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage based on income. Learn more about the Employee Benefits offered! Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Join our team as a PACU RN and contribute to our community! Last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million to charitable organizations. Apply today! Job Summary and Qualifications We are in search of a dedicated PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center, who embodies the values of caring like family. You will be responsible for providing safe and effective nursing care postoperatively until the patient is discharged. Your expertise will help maintain our center's legacy of employing qualified nurses aligned with our mission and vision. What you will do in this role: • Prepare patient care areas and ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are available. • Demonstrate proper airway management techniques. • Monitor patients, including vital signs and temperature. • Exhibit proper techniques for IV catheter insertion, maintenance, and removal. • Perform and document a comprehensive evaluation utilizing an approved scoring system per HCA protocol. • Check dressings and operative sites, reporting any abnormalities to the surgeon. • Create a safe and comforting environment for patients and their families. • Ensure all patients meet discharge criteria. Qualifications you will need: • Associate Degree in Nursing or higher is required. • 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, ideally in PACU, ICU, or Surgery. • An active RN license as required by the state of employment. • BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification is not acceptable). • ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire. • PALS if required by the facility within 30 days of hire. Consider a rewarding career with Surgery Ventures, in partnership with HCA Healthcare. We support your professional growth and advancement in our network of over 150 surgery centers nationally. We are recognized for our ethical practices and commitment to patient care. If you are seeking an opportunity that promotes satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our PACU RN position. We carefully review all applications, and qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock your potential and apply today! HCA Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.