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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Shift: Mid
Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), you will be responsible for providing safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care. Key responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, evaluating patient responses, and educating patients and families. You will also supervise licensed and non-licensed staff, mentor and precept colleagues, and participate in quality and safety improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and reassessments, making sound independent clinical decisions.
Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
Provide education tailored to patient and family needs during the stay and at discharge.
Delegate tasks appropriately and function as a mentor/preceptor to staff.
Promote teamwork and communicate opportunities for improvement.
Participate in quality, safety, and service process improvements and comply with regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
Minimum 2 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing
Acute care nursing experience
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Information

This position follows a Practice Governance framework emphasizing evidence-based practice and professional development.
Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.

Facility

Norton Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
1,362 beds

ADDRESS200 East Chestnut StreetLouisville, KY 40202

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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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