PACU RN-Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Davenport, IA

About The Position

MercyOne is seeking a Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse to provide individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages. The nurse uses a team approach to delegate and coordinate care at admission, transfer, and discharge, and independently delivers care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. This role is 0.8 FTE, or 32 hours per week, on day shift with a flexible start time between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The schedule includes one weeknight of on-call coverage from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., one Saturday and Sunday on call over each six-week period, and work on two Fridays and two Mondays over each six-week period. Self-scheduling is available with Charge RN approval. Rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required as scheduled, and duties may vary by shift or unit. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. The organization describes its mission as improving community health and emphasizes patient safety, dignity, and person-centered care. Colleagues are offered competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and opportunities for growth throughout the system.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license in Iowa or Illinois at the time of hire; a license in the other state must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter training for Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse within three months of hire.
Comfort operating in a collaborative, shared-leadership environment.
A personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health and MercyOne's philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Operating Room experience.

Responsibilities

Administer nursing care, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in coordination with physicians.
Provide care guided by physician orders, unit protocols, and professional judgment.
Delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge.
Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
Protect patient autonomy, dignity, and rights, and consider safety, effectiveness, and cost when planning and delivering care.
Provide education and counseling to patients, families, or caregivers about physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.
Use the hospital information system to process orders and data and retrieve patient information; maintain knowledge of patient-record documentation requirements.
Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use, including IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices.
Initiate emergency support measures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protecting patients from injury.
Comply with OSHA/JCAHO and other regulatory recommendations and guidelines.
Assist with clerical duties, including maintaining charges and patient records, answering phones and call lights, and processing physician orders.
Maintain patient-care supplies, equipment, and the care environment.
Participate in ongoing educational activities and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues by sharing knowledge and skills.
Provide orientation or education for staff, students, and hospital or community organizations as requested.
Support and participate in departmental Performance Improvement projects and attend assigned meetings.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and Trinity Health integrity, conduct, and other policies, and act honestly, ethically, and professionally.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.