Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

The Preop/PACU department at Mount Carmel New Albany has 27 beds. The patient population is mostly orthopedics with some breast oncology, plastics, and general surgery as well. The nurse to patient ratio in Preop and PACU is 1 RN : 2 patients and Phase II PACU is 1 RN : 4 patients. The ortho surgery focus as Mount Carmel New Albany provides a unique family-like atmosphere to staff and patients. Previous Critical Care, Emergency Department, or PACU experience is preferred. 

 

The Registered Nurse RN, within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The Registered Nurse RN, collaborates in the spirit of teamwork is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Organization. 

 

What you will do: 

• Provides nursing care, ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives and exhibits professionalism in nursing practice within the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. 

• Assesses and evaluates patient care for an assigned group of patients, utilizing evidence based practice. Collaborates with patient and family to develop and implement a plan of care that includes physical, spiritual and educational components. 

• Accurately communicates pertinent information to appropriate team members in a timely manner. Keeps patient/family apprised/updated. 

• Documents accurately and completely pertinent assessments, interventions and outcomes for patients in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures and/or guidelines. 

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed care givers as appropriate. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Education: Graduate from school of nursing. 

• Licensure / Certification: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. 

• For Casual RNs 2 years of experience is required. 

• All new graduate nurses with less than one (1) year of clinical experience are subject to participate and will be automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program. 

 

Position Highlights and Benefits: 

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers. 

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.