Registered Nurse (RN) PACU-Full time

American Addiction Centers•Park Ridge, IL

20h•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit cares for surgical patients post anesthesia that require close monitoring immediately following their surgical procedures. Teamwork, high emphasis on patients being ready the next phase of care, for example admission to inpatient unit or discharge home. As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in 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.

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 at time of hire
PALS required within 6 months after hire
New grads are not currently being considered.

Nice To Haves

2 years critical care, ICU, or previous PACU experience strongly preferred.
PACU, Critical Care, or ED experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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.