Registered Nurse -PACU

Ascension•Brookfield, WI

36d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Nurse in the PACU/Recovery department at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital in Brookfield, WI. The position is part-time with a rotating shift schedule. The nurse will follow aseptic sterile technique, evaluate patient responses to treatments, manage patient pain, and anticipate case-specific needs based on procedure knowledge and pathophysiology.

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.
Willing to be cross-trained between PACU and Day Surgery
Critical care experience
Strong peripheral IV insertion skills a plus

Responsibilities

Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
Manage patient's pain.
Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.