Registered Nurse PACU

Ascension • Mount Pleasant, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Deliver specialized, high-quality direct nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring a safe and stable transition in the immediate post-operative period. Monitor patient responses to all treatments and interventions, quickly identifying and addressing critical changes to inform and adapt the ongoing care plan. Manage and effectively alleviate patient pain and discomfort, employing evidence-based techniques to promote comfort and optimize the healing process. Uphold the highest standards of patient safety by rigorously following all aseptic and sterile techniques, ensuring a clean and infection-free recovery environment. Anticipate case-specific patient needs by applying expert knowledge of surgical procedures and patient pathophysiology to ensure proactive, seamless care delivery.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized, high-quality direct nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring a safe and stable transition in the immediate post-operative period.
• Monitor patient responses to all treatments and interventions, quickly identifying and addressing critical changes to inform and adapt the ongoing care plan.
• Manage and effectively alleviate patient pain and discomfort, employing evidence-based techniques to promote comfort and optimize the healing process.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient safety by rigorously following all aseptic and sterile techniques, ensuring a clean and infection-free recovery environment.
• Anticipate case-specific patient needs by applying expert knowledge of surgical procedures and patient pathophysiology to ensure proactive, seamless care delivery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree