What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACU Nurse position at CommonSpirit Health?
PACU RN
CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Relocation
- On-site childcare (Glenwood campus) with extended hours
- On-site gym (Glenwood campus) with a variety of group classes
- Board Certification Allowance
- Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
- Wellness Program
- Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities
Incorporates knowledge of the nursing process and standards of nursing in daily practice. Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions. Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient. Responsible for the delivery of efficient, safe patient care to patients in the immediate, critical period following anesthesia, surgical, and any other invasive procedure through the use of the nursing process, delegation and evaluation of the activities of subordinate staff members and coordinating support services.
Qualifications
Required Education Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Required Licensure and Certifications RN License in the state of Tennessee. BLS, ACLS, & PALS within six months of transferring to the department or hire date.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Ability One year previous experience in Postoperative Surgical Area or ICU experience preferred.
PREFERRED Qualifications National Certification preferred.
