Registered Nurse PACU

Ascension•Chicago, IL

76d•$49 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Guide Patients Through Post-Surgical Recovery: Deliver expert, direct nursing care across the recovery continuum, safely managing patients as they emerge from anesthesia in accordance with our trusted hospital protocols. Provide Critical Vigilance & Clear Communication: Closely monitor, record, and interpret patient conditions during the vital post-operative window, executing physician orders with precision and serving as a calming, vital link for families and the surgical team. Coordinate Safe, Smooth Transitions: Act as the central coordinator across medical disciplines on an as-needed basis, balancing immediate clinical stability with comprehensive discharge planning to ensure patients are safely prepared for their next phase of healing or return home.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or jobtransfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
1 year PACU experience

Responsibilities

Deliver expert, direct nursing care across the recovery continuum, safely managing patients as they emerge from anesthesia in accordance with our trusted hospital protocols.
Closely monitor, record, and interpret patient conditions during the vital post-operative window, executing physician orders with precision and serving as a calming, vital link for families and the surgical team.
Act as the central coordinator across medical disciplines on an as-needed basis, balancing immediate clinical stability with comprehensive discharge planning to ensure patients are safely prepared for their next phase of healing or return home.