Registered Nurse PACU

CommonSpirit Health•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This role is crucial in providing compassionate care to patients recovering from surgical procedures. The PACU nurses are at the heartbeat of the organization, working in a supportive team environment with resources and leaders dedicated to their success. The position offers opportunities for growth through certification pay and a Clinical Career Ladder. Nurses in this role will advance modern nursing by utilizing their skills, experience, and commitment to provide excellent patient care within a faith-based, mission-driven culture that values humankindness.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
One year experience preferred
Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
Previous PACU/ICU/Procedural experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate, communicate, and collaborate with the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
Promote the optimal health, well-being, and safety of the patient through the use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines, and the State Nurse Practice Act.
Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
Recover all cases both Phase I & II.
Cover both pre-op and PACU areas.
Perform pre op calls, PATs, and transports in addition to the clinical aspects of pre-op and PACU care.
Recover patients from OR, Pre Op, and PACU.