Registered Nurse - PACU

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse - PACU Full Time Day Shift - TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital Location: 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 Work Schedule: Full Time Days - (72 hours bi-weekly) Weekend rotation Holiday rotation Why You’ll Love Working Here Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse ‑ physician partnerships. Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision ‑ making skills in a fast ‑ moving PACU setting Autonomy to apply holistic, evidence ‑ based nursing care across diverse patient populations. Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification. A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses. Incentives & Benefits: In addition to a comprehensive benefits package —including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options — this role offers career growth opportunities. Please view our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Requirements

Associate's Degree - Nursing (Required)
New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. (Required)
Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant surgery/OR/PACU nursing experience required
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
Registered Nurse Required
ACLS
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Nice To Haves

PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing patient/family assessments and document per guidelines.
Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs and expected outcomes.
Provide safe, ethical, patient ‑ centered care while supporting dignity, diversity, and autonomy.
Prioritize care based on patient condition and unit needs.
Safely administer medications and treatments; perform technical skills per policy.
Recognize and respond to emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions.
Evaluate patient responses to care and revise plans in collaboration with the care team.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
Supervise delegated tasks and ensure quality care delivery.
Participate in organizational activities such as committees, staff meetings, and unit initiatives.
Support student learning and staff development; serve in leadership roles as needed.
Maintain professional competence through continuing education and self ‑ assessment.
Build collaborative, collegial relationships across the healthcare team.
Identify and act on opportunities for process improvement.