Registered Nurse, PACU

Lifepoint Health

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeAnesthesiology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lifepoint Health as a Registered Nurse, PACU in United States. RN – Recovery/PACU Position Summary Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

as assigned and requested.

Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient’s condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.

Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.

Provides patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.

Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements.

Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required (current RN licensure accepted in lieu of degree); Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Work Schedule

Fixed schedule.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Patient CareAssessmentPain ManagementMedication AdministrationTechnical SkillsPatient EducationCommunicationSafety PracticesPerformance ImprovementContinuing EducationTeam CollaborationCultural CompetenceFlexibilityReliabilityCritical ThinkingProblem Solving

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse, PACU at Lifepoint Health a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Anesthesiology registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Anesthesiology — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Anesthesiology position at Lifepoint Health is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Nationally, Anesthesiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $400k, with the typical range spanning $310k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Assessment, Pain Management, Medication Administration, Technical Skills, Patient Education, Communication, Safety Practices. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Anesthesiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Nurse in the PACU provides direct and indirect patient care, focusing on recovery from anesthesia and ensuring patient safety. Responsibilities include patient assessments, pain management, assisting with procedures, and educating patients and families.

About WeekdayDoc

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