Registered Nurse PACU

Job Title

Staff RN – PACU

Location

Lancaster, OH

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days – 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 4x9-hour shifts | Weekend call one day (Saturday or Sunday) every 6 weeks; night call 4–5 times per 6-week schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care using the nursing process from admission through discharge
• Administer medications and perform treatments accurately and safely; implement physician orders as written
• Notify the physician of pertinent observations and changes in patient status in a timely manner
• Provide patient and family education throughout the care continuum
• Maintain thorough, concise, and accurate documentation of the nursing process and care pathways
• Supervise and delegate role-appropriate tasks to nursing assistants and co-workers in accordance with established policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program resulting in a Diploma in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Valid Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of Ohio
• Current CPR certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to make independent decisions
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to perform heavy work, including exerting 50–100 lbs of force occasionally and frequent patient handling

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous Registered Nursing experience, particularly in a PACU or perioperative setting
• Experience supervising or directing nursing support staff in a clinical environment
• Familiarity with AIDET and TeamSTEPPS communication frameworks

Why Join Us

• Join a team-oriented clinical environment that values empathy, integrity, and patient-centered care
• Opportunity to work in a specialized PACU setting with a consistent daytime schedule and defined on-call expectations