Registered Nurse -(RN) PACU PM West Allis

American Addiction Centers•West Allis, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Aurora West Allis Medical Center is responsible for delivering individualized care using the nursing process. This includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. The RN will monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes. Patient safety is a priority, with strategies for risk reduction and prompt reporting of safety events. The role also involves verifying patient identity, allergies, and surgical site, as well as educating patients and families for discharge readiness. Coordination of care and discharge planning through an interdisciplinary approach ensures continuity of care. The RN will lead and delegate effectively, foster teamwork, and support unlicensed personnel. Engagement in quality improvement initiatives and maintaining professional growth through ongoing education are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of inpatient nursing med/surg ideally ICU or ED. or periop experience

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized care using the nursing process—assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, mobilizing resources and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.
Promote patient safety by implementing risk-reduction strategies and reporting safety events promptly.
Verifies patient identity, allergies, and surgical site.
Educate patients and families, adapting teaching methods to meet unique learning needs and supporting readiness for discharge.
Coordinate care and discharge planning through an interdisciplinary approach, ensuring continuity across the healthcare continuum.
Lead and delegate effectively, fostering teamwork and supporting unlicensed personnel.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and unit performance.
Maintain professional growth through ongoing education, competency completion, and participation in shared governance activities.