Registered Nurse (RN) PACU Same Day- Cecil Campus
About The Position
ChristianaCare Cecil- Perianesthesia - RN II is a full-time/flex position, 72 hours bi-weekly, working Monday - Friday (3) 12-hour shifts (0800-2030) with on-call responsibilities for nights, weekends and holidays. ChristianaCare has been ranked as the No. 5 health system in the nation by Money Magazine in its 2024 hospital rankings, receiving an overall grade of A and an A for its dedication to price transparency. ChristianaCare, Union Hospital of Cecil County, is recruiting for an upbeat PACU Registered Nurse to join a thriving team passionate about providing excellent clinical outcomes through caring service to patients and their families. The position involves Prep and Recovery for surgery in a fast-paced and constantly evolving hospital environment. The candidate will possess skills related to hemodynamic monitoring and support for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients (e.g., Pacemakers, A lines etc.), pain management (e.g., PCA, epidural), Vascular Access Device management, cardiac monitoring, and airway management.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing required
- At least two years’ of experience as a nurse is required
- RN licensure to work in Maryland
- ACLS required
- PALS required to acquire within 6 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience
- PACU/Recovery preferred. Will consider of critical care or step-down units
- TNCC preferred
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide peri-operative care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including special needs.
- Proficient in acquiring and interpreting medical information and to identify patient needs in order to provide the care vital to safely proceed with surgery.
- Assists anesthesia with the administration of nerve blocks and provide moderate sedation.
- Prep and recover patients receiving general, MAC, moderate sedation, and local anesthesia.
- Identifies actual and potential problems for which the patient is at risk.
- Administers IV/PO medications in a safe and effective manner and assesses response to interventions.
- Communicates and collaborates with the perianesthesia care team in a timely manner to provide a smooth, organized, and efficient flow of patients.
- Delegates duties and tasks to other nursing staff, techs, and clerks after assessment of capability and scope of responsibilities.
Benefits
- Annual membership to care.com
- Access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work
- Retirement planning services
- Financial mentor
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement
- Excellent discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
- Tuition assistance for degreed programs
- Pre-pay for some Nursing programs
- Medical/dental/vision benefits available on first day of employment
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Defined contribution plan
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
