• Nurse Manager PACU Recovery

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Chattanooga, TN)


    Responsibilities

    Job Summary / Purpose

    The Manager PACU Recovery oversees the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), ensuring high-quality patient care

    and coordination of all related services. They lead the staff in preparing patients for surgery through assessment,

    diagnostics, and education, while also contributing to the development and implementation of departmental

    policies and procedures. They are responsible for providing quality patient outcomes and fostering a positive and

     

    efficient work environment.

    Essential Function

    Supervise personnel in the PACU.

     

    Coordinate patient care and related supporting services.

     

    Promote a cooperative staff effort to provide high-quality patient care and achieve positive patient outcomes.

     

    Assist with the daily implementation of the surgical schedule.

     

    Allocate and complete assigned functions in the daily operation of the Surgery Department.

     

    Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

     

    Collaborate with other departments and healthcare professionals.

     

    Provide leadership and mentorship to staff.

     

    Ensure patient/family satisfaction through appropriate communication and environment maintained during the

     

    perioperative experience by promoting a healing environment.

     

    Ensure continued potential for service growth.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education and Experience

     

    Bachelors Of Science Graduate of an accredited Nursing program

     

    Two Years of Clinical Experience Required and Five years of Clinical Experience Preferred

     

    Licensure and Certifications

     

    Registered Nurse: TN (RN:TN) N/A upon hire Required and

     

    Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) N/A upon hire Required and

     

    Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) N/A upon hire Required and

     

    Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) N/A upon hire Required

     

    Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) N/A upon hire Preferred

     

    Overview

     

    CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

    We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

    + On-site childcare with extended hours

    + Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs

    + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

    + Paid Time Off (PTO)

    + Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

    + Flexible spending accounts

    + Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft

    + Adoption Assistance

    + Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

    + Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

    + Wellness Program

    + Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities

    Pay Range

    $40.56 - $58.81 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.