Registered Nurse Pulmonary Post Thoracic Surgery
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- Location: Nashville, TN
- Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
- Department: Pulmonary Post Thoracic Surgery
- Schedule: Full-Time | Nights
- Sign-on bonus Available
- Manage post-thoracic surgery patients including lobectomy, pneumonectomy, VATS procedures, and chest wall surgeries
- Close collaboration with the thoracic surgery team and pulmonary interventionalists.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions including lung cancer.
- Monitor and manage chest tubes, pleural drains, and post-operative complications
- Assess and respond to respiratory compromise, including oxygen therapy, high-flow devices, and non-invasive ventilation
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences:
- Must obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for this unit within the first 3 months.