RN AH Mercy PACU FT Days 12p- 10 p w Call
About The Position
Our 27-bed unit provides both Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical procedures including orthopedic, spine, bariatric, general, vascular and general surgeries. Primary job responsibilities include close physiological monitoring, management of anesthesia side effects, administration of medications, completion of accurate and timely documentation, discharge planning, patient and family education, adherence to established policies and standards, and collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. We foster a collaborative team environment focusing on engagement, patient satisfaction, continuous growth, and excellence in care. An ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal, clinical assessment, and critical thinking skills. Some call shifts required. Atrium Health Mercy, a 196-bed facility of Carolinas Medical Center, is one of two Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) locations and is 1.3 miles from CMC. As a Planetree Certified facility, we focus on the following: -Connect values, strategies, and action -Implement practices that promote partnership -Use evidence to drive improvement -Create organizational structures that promote engagement For more than 100 years, Atrium Health Mercy has treated approximately 80-110 ED and 130-212 in-patients daily with a special combination of human compassion and leading-edge expertise. Atrium Health Mercy is a full-service community hospital, specializing in the care of seniors and in complex foot and ankle surgery, hip and knee surgery, bariatric surgery, and women’s pelvic health. Atrium Health Mercy is Magnet certified in Nursing Excellence and is also a Planetree certified, patient-centered hospital. The Planetree model is committed to enhancing health care from the patient's perspective; empowers patients and families by providing information and education, cultivates healing of the mind-body-spirit, provides patient-directed care, is value-based, holistic and promotes safety of patients through active involvement in their own care.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS required
Nice To Haves
- Previous ICU, PACU or ER nursing experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- close physiological monitoring
- management of anesthesia side effects
- administration of medications
- completion of accurate and timely documentation
- discharge planning
- patient and family education
- adherence to established policies and standards
- collaboration with other members of the healthcare team
- providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures
- Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
