Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia/PACU - Methodist Hospital

HealthPartners•Saint Louis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Hospital is seeking a Perianesthesia/PACU Registered Nurse to join its Perianesthesia team. The RN manages episodes of patient care in partnership with patients, caregivers, groups, and other providers to deliver safe, quality health care. Care may be provided directly by the RN or coordinated and supervised when delegated to nursing assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel. The position works throughout the Perianesthesia Department, including Pre-Procedure Assessment, Pre-op, Phase I, Phase II, and Extended Recovery. This is a 0.5 FTE, 8-hour position with day and evening shifts. Weekend work may rotate up to every other weekend, and call and holiday coverage rotate according to departmental needs. The team offers department-based lactation space, team recognition events, workgroups and interdisciplinary collaboration, monthly educational offerings, Nursing Grand Rounds, and a yearly bonus for certification.

Requirements

Recent PACU experience within the past two years. New graduates are not considered.
Graduate of a school of nursing, with at least an Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing.
Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and ensure patient safety.
Valid Minnesota Registered Nurse license.
BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines.
ACLS certification by the start date.
PALS certification within three months of hire.
Candidates without recent PACU experience must have recent critical care experience in an ICU or Emergency Department setting as the minimum alternative qualification.

Nice To Haves

CPAN or CAPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage episodes of patient care in partnership with patients, caregivers, groups, and other providers to deliver safe, quality health care.
Provide direct nursing care or coordinate and supervise care delegated to nursing assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel.
Work throughout the Perianesthesia Department, including Pre-Procedure Assessment, Pre-op, Phase I, Phase II, and Extended Recovery.