Registered Nurse Pulmonary Post Thoracic Surgery

• 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.