PACU Registered Nurse (RN), FT
About The Position
As the PACU Nurse at Gunnison Valley Health, you will plan, organize, direct, execute and evaluate all aspects of patient care during the pre-operative and post-operative phases of surgical experience. You will utilize your unique skills and ideas by participating in process improvement and consistently offering solution-based input in improving nursing practice. You will also ask questions, seek out sources of information, demonstrate motivation in continuing education and strengthening your own circulator skills. Collaborating with all members of the health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient’s status and treatment plan, and completing the initial interview, medication reconciliation, anesthesia protocols, and patient education as required by policy are key aspects of this role.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- RN License current in the state of Colorado.
- Current BLS certification
- ACLS and PALS (or ENPC) within the first year and maintenance expected thereafter.
- The ability to communicate, consult, and interact with team members to share pertinent information in a clear, concise, and tactful manner.
- Ability to report deviations in diagnostic studies such as lab values, radiology and EKG reports.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, determine priorities, and manage time
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a PACU or other critical care nursing preferred, however we are willing consider new grad nurses.
- CAPA is preferred
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, execute and evaluate all aspects of patient care during the pre-operative and post-operative phases of surgical experience.
- Participate in process improvement and consistently offer solution-based input in improving nursing practice.
- Ask questions, seek out sources of information, demonstrate motivation in continuing education and strengthening your own circulator skills.
- Collaborate with all members of the health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient’s status and treatment plan.
- Complete the initial interview, medication reconciliation, anesthesia protocols, and patient education as required by policy.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan
- Dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%
- Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account
- Matched retirement starting on day 1
- Dependent care matching plan
- Robust tuition reimbursement plan
- All-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace
- Relocation assistance
- Help with local housing
- 10,000 Sign N Stay bonus
- Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
- Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
- Free nutrition consultations
- Discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
- Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
- Stable, employer provided, affordable housing for up to 2 years
- Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account eligibility
- Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
