
Registered Nurse - PACU & Nurse Navigator in Nashville, TN
Job Description
We are seeking experienced PACU Nurses & Navigators for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrate the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered both pre and postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing patient care in an ambulatory surgery center setting and must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team.
Responsibilities:
• Assess patient needs and provide appropriate care in a timely manner.
• Prepare patients’ care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are provided.
• Provide direct patient care in medical-surgical, surgery, perioperative care, neurology, wound care, pain medicine, orthopedics, and postoperative recovery care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor vital signs and document changes in patient condition.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding medical conditions and treatments.
• Assist with the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Assist with the preparation of the ambulatory surgery center for procedures.
• Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria.
• Pre-operative and post-operative follow-up phone calls.
Qualifications you will need:
• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required
• 2+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery
• Active Tennessee RN license
• BLS Certification upon employment
• ACLS required within 30-days of hire
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
• Medical-Surgical
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Pain Medicine
• Perioperative Care
• Surgery
• Wound Care
Physical Setting:
• Ambulatory surgery center
Ability to Commute:
• Nashville, TN 37205 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Medical SurgicalSurgeryPerioperative CareNeuroWound CarePain medicineOrthopedics
Employment Type
Full-timePermanent
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
Ambulatory surgery centerPACU
About Turner Surgery Center
Turner Surgery Center is a medical facility that specializes in advanced interventional pain procedures, providing effective solutions for pain management. They offer expert medical care for individuals and their families, striving to deliver the highest quality healthcare experience.