Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Greenwood

Community Health Network•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Hospital South has an excellent opportunity available within our Post Anesthesia unit, located in Greenwood, IN. The PACU RN 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 National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills
Ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task
Ability to take direction well but also be self-directed and motivated
High degree of responsibility, responsiveness

Nice To Haves

Prior PACU, ED / ER, NICU, ICU or similar experience with high acuity patients

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.
Demonstrating understanding and knowledge of all phases of recovery nursing principles and expectations.