Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia/PACU - Methodist Hospital

HealthPartners • Saint Louis, MN

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About The Position

Methodist Hospital is hiring a Perianesthesia/PACU RN to join its Perianesthesia team. The RN manages episodes of patient care in partnership with patients, caregivers, groups, and other providers to achieve the shared goal of delivering 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.

The department offers a lactation room, regular team recognition events, workgroups and interdisciplinary collaboration, monthly educational offerings, a yearly bonus for certification, and Nursing Grand Rounds. The work schedule is casual.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of nursing; a minimum Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing is required.
• New graduates are not considered.
• Current PACU experience is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure patient safety.
• Valid Minnesota Registered Nurse License.
• BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.
• Must have ACLS on the start date.
• Must have PALS within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• ICU, Critical Care, or Emergency Center experience within the last five years.
• CPAN or CAPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage episodes of patient care in partnership with patients, caregivers, groups, and other providers to deliver safe, quality health care.
• Provide direct patient 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.
• Apply age-related growth and development principles to provide appropriate service and assure patient safety.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (for eligible positions).
• Dental insurance (for eligible positions).
• Retirement program (for eligible positions).
• Time away from work (for eligible positions).
• Insurance options (for eligible positions).
• Tuition reimbursement (for eligible positions).
• Employee assistance program (for eligible positions).
• Onsite clinic (for eligible positions).
• Lactation room in the department.
• Regular team recognition events.
• Monthly educational offerings.
• Yearly bonus for certification.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree