PACU RN (Days) $10,000.00 Hiring Bonus

Boys Town•Omaha, NE

8d•$10,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate PACU Registered Nurse to join our team. The PACU RN will be responsible for providing high-quality post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical procedures. This role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include monitoring patients’ vital signs, managing pain levels post-surgery, collaborating with the surgical team, educating patients and their families about post-operative care, maintaining accurate patient records, and responding promptly to any complications or emergencies. The ideal candidate will preferably have PACU, ER or ICU experience, excellent communication, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and strong organizational abilities. This position offers great teamwork, no weekends or overnights, a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development and a great work-life balance.

Requirements

Registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state license required.
Minimum of two years of experience in an acute hospital setting and pediatric experience required.
CPR (BLS) certification required.
ACLS certification within 6 months of transfer or hire required.
PALS certification within 6 months of transfer or hire required.
Prior working knowledge of using computer programs and electronic medical records required.
On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.
Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
OR/PACU/pre- and post- surgery experience preferred.
ICU or other intensive experience preferred.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to complete the physical, cognitive, spiritual and psychosocial assessment of patients before and after surgery.
Formulates plan of care and reviews and revises plan on an ongoing basis. Able to plan and give care based on the patient's age and level of development.
Assures appropriate information management and documentation using the nursing process in accordance with hospital OR policy; gives reports to other members of the health care team.
In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess patient/family understanding and response to care provided; and patient/family educational needs. The nurse redirects care as needed.
Participates in/or prepares for in-services and patient care conference.
Maintains "The Joint Commission" standards on an ongoing basis and assists in unit responsibilities for readiness for Joint Commission visits.
Participates in department performance improvement activities.
Serves on hospital or system committees as assigned; maintains two-way communication between Surgery Center staff and assigned committee
Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Benefits

Hiring Bonus
competitive salary
comprehensive benefits package
supportive work environment
opportunities for professional development
great work-life balance
reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits
Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider
generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account
tuition assistance
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professional development opportunities within the organization