Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia/PACU - Methodist Hospital

Hudson Hospital•Saint Louis Park, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Perianesthesia/PACU RN to join our Perianesthesia team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. The RN – Perianesthesia/PACU position manages the episode of patient care in partnership with persons, care givers, groups and other providers to reach a shared goal of delivering safe, quality health care. This patient care may be through direct care by the RN, or it may be through coordinating and supervising patient care delegated to, Nursing Assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel. This position is to work throughout Perianesthesia Department, to include Pre-Procedure Assessment, Pre-op, Phase I, Phase II, and Extended Recovery.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of nursing; minimum of Associate degree/Diploma in Nursing required.
New grads not considered.
ICU, Critical Care, Emergency Center or Hospital PACU experience required within the last five years.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
Valid Minnesota Registered Nurse License
BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
Must have ACLS on start date
Must have PALS within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

CPAN or CAPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the episode of patient care in partnership with persons, care givers, groups and other providers to reach a shared goal of delivering safe, quality health care.
May provide direct care by the RN, or may coordinate and supervise patient care delegated to Nursing Assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel.
Work throughout Perianesthesia Department, to include Pre-Procedure Assessment, Pre-op, Phase I, Phase II, and Extended Recovery.