Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Kokomo

Community Health Network • Kokomo, IN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you. Make a difference Community Howard Regional Health has an excellent opportunity available within our PACU surgical care team located in Kokomo, IN. If you are looking for meaningful work alongside work/life balance, then you should consider a career with Community Health Network. The PACU Registered Nurse will be responsible for performing direct patient care postoperatively as part of a surgical care team. Assessing, documenting and managing postoperative pain. Assessing airway adequacy and intervening quickly and appropriately when necessary. Cardiac monitoring and interpretation. Must demonstrate understanding and knowledge of all phases of recovery nursing principles and expectations.

Requirements

• Graduate of Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredited school of nursing, or three years related professional nursing experience.
• Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification within one year of employment.
• 2 years experience for a prn position.

Nice To Haves

• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task.
• Able to take direction well but also be self-directed and motivated.
• High degree of responsibility, responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Performing direct patient care postoperatively as part of a surgical care team.
• Assessing, documenting and managing postoperative pain.
• Assessing airway adequacy and intervening quickly and appropriately when necessary.
• Cardiac monitoring and interpretation.
• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of all phases of recovery nursing principles and expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree