Registered Nurse Pulmonary Post Thoracic Surgery
Ascension
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Description
- 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
Qualifications
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.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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About this role
Ascension's pulmonary post-thoracic surgery nursing role in Nashville centers on managing patients in the immediate and ongoing recovery phase following major chest procedures. You would care for patients recovering from lobectomies, pneumonectomies, VATS, and chest wall surgeries, working closely with thoracic surgeons and pulmonary interventionalists. The position demands hands-on management of chest tubes and pleural drains, vigilant monitoring for post-operative complications, and the ability to recognize and respond to respiratory compromise using oxygen therapy, high-flow devices, and non-invasive ventilation.
To qualify, you need an active RN license from the Tennessee Board of Nursing before your start date, BLS certification within your first month, and at least one year of cumulative experience in this specialty. ACLS certification must be obtained within your first three months on the unit. This is a full-time, in-office position at a large nonprofit Catholic health system known for supporting its workforce and recognized among the top places to work in healthcare.
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