Registed Nurse - PACU - PRN Days
Company: Williamson Health
Location: Franklin
Posted on: July 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a
regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee,
with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and
more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering
exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and
subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson
Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West
Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art
cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an
award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics,
outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency
and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other
Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint
Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center,
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson
Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are
strategically located throughout the community, countywide
Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units,
Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt
Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson
County. Learn more about our many specialized services at
WilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where your
talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in
our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of
Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional
pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our
employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for
curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the
diversity and cultural differences among one another and are
committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates
the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of
everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and
total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity.
These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for
delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and
treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and
employee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive
benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you
can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional
well-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching o
Tuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible Spending
Accounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Health
is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
POSITION SUMMARY Plans, implements, and evaluates pre- and
post-anesthesia patient care and pain service patient care in a
timely and accurate manner. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Formal Education
/ Training: Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or
university. Licensed in the state of Tennessee. Must respond to
hospital within thirty minutes for "on call" requirements. ACLS
certification. If not currently certified, must obtain
certification prior to taking call. One year experience in PACU
Phase 1 or 2, CCU, or Emergency Room. BLS within 90 days of hire.
PALS within 90 days of hire. Workplace Experience: Peri operative
Care Equipment and Skills Training: Standard patient care equipment
for services provided. The ability to work well under pressure, to
function dependently and independently and to be flexible in
applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. General
equipment to area and Network computer system, Omnicell Medication
System, Meditech Order Entry Computer System; AT&T Language
Line, epidural pumps. Physical Environment: A Post Anesthesia Care
Unit/Holding Area with patient population ranging from less than
one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age. Physical Effort:
Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly. Able to
stand/work for up to twelve hours a day. Able to lift with
assistance up to 250 lbs. Able to transport patients with
assistance. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Performs a comprehensive
assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission
utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination.
Plans the patient's care on an individual basis, identifying
problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice,
interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable
outcomes. Collaborates with appropriate surgical team members to
effectively coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely
manner. Plans for and provides education, emotional and
psychosocial support for patient and family. Functions
independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate
to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency
based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem. Handles/
transports/ stores/ prepares/ administers medications/ solutions
safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies
and procedures. Documents accurately and timely. Reassess patient's
condition, evaluate patient response and modify plan of care
accordingly and in a timely manner. Maintains healing and
therapeutic environment for the patient and family. Facilitates
staff development and assists in helping train new staff.
Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications and special
assignments. Maintains their personal work area and personal
appearance in a way that reflects our professionalism and
demonstrates to our patients, visitors, and coworkers the
importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.
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