Registered Nurse - PACU - PRN Days
Company: Williamson Health
Location: Hermitage
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
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: 1.
Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university. 2.
Licensed in the state of Tennessee. 3. Must respond to hospital
within thirty minutes for "on call" requirements. 4. ACLS
certification. If not currently certified, must obtain
certification prior to taking call. 5. One year experience in PACU
Phase 1 or 2, CCU, or Emergency Room. 6. BLS within 90 days of
hire. 7. 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: 1. Able to communicate in English verbally
and legibly. 2. Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day. 3.
Able to lift with assistance up to 250 lbs. 4. Able to transport
patients with assistance. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. Performs a
comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate
time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication
and examination. 2. 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. 3. Collaborates with appropriate surgical
team members to effectively coordinate the delivery of patient care
in a timely manner. 4. Plans for and provides education, emotional
and psychosocial support for patient and family. 5. 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. 6. Handles/
transports/ stores/ prepares/ administers medications/ solutions
safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies
and procedures. 7. Documents accurately and timely. 8. Reassess
patient's condition, evaluate patient response and modify plan of
care accordingly and in a timely manner. 9. Maintains healing and
therapeutic environment for the patient and family. 10. Facilitates
staff development and assists in helping train new staff. 11.
Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications and special
assignments. 12. 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.
Keywords: Williamson Health, Hendersonville , Registered Nurse - PACU - PRN Days, Healthcare , Hermitage, Tennessee
