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PACU Registered Nurse
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Healthcare - 4001 Dutchmans Ln

$1,586-1,918/week

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Job Opportunity: RN - PACU

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), you will be responsible for providing safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care. The role includes supervising licensed and non-licensed staff, applying evidence-based practice, and focusing on quality outcomes and customer satisfaction. You will assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans while mentoring and precepting staff.

Key Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and reassessments, making sound independent decisions.
Develop, prioritize, and implement individualized plans of care; collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
Provide and evaluate education tailored to patient and family needs during the stay and at discharge.
Delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel; serve as a mentor/preceptor.
Promote teamwork and communicate opportunities for improvement.
Participate in quality, safety, and service improvement initiatives and comply with regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) license appropriate for Kentucky.
Minimum of 2 years acute care RN experience.

Additional Information

Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

Louisville, KY

About

Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.

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