Registered Nurse (RN) Staff - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Baxter Health•Mountain Home, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Staff position serves in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Baxter Regional Medical Center. The PACU has 13 beds and 5 extended recovery beds, and cares for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric following general surgery, orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, plastic, ear, nose and throat (ENT), urological, and gynecological procedures. Patient acuity ranges from basic care to intensive care. The unit follows ASPAN and hospital standards, operates at a fast pace, and typically has a 1:1 patient ratio with occasional 2:1 assignments. Nurses are required to take call; most weekends and holidays are off, and the unit uses self and on-call scheduling. The RN provides and coordinates direct patient care for assigned patients, applying nursing education, clinical experience, specialized knowledge, theory, and research. The role includes leadership within the nursing team, sound delegation decisions, collaboration to improve care quality, communication and evaluation of research findings, and participation in continuous quality improvement. The nurse is expected to promote teamwork, follow nursing care standards, and support the hospital’s vision, mission, values, and standards. A $2,500–$10,000 sign-on bonus is offered; conditions may apply. Applicants must graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Arkansas or Compact State RN license in good standing. BLS is required; ACLS must be obtained within the first three months of employment and PALS within the first six months. Applicants without experience must successfully complete a residency program. The position requires effective communication, basic computer knowledge, and the ability to respond to emergencies and handle stressful situations. It is designated safety sensitive under Arkansas Act 593 governing medical marijuana.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Arkansas or Compact State RN license in good standing.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required within the first three months of employment.
PALS certification required within the first six months of employment.
Applicants without experience must successfully complete a residency program.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems, and make decisions.
Ability to handle critical and highly stressful situations efficiently and with composure.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Minimum of one year of acute care or PACU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients in the PACU.
Coordinate patient care within the relevant patient population.
Make decisions about which nursing tasks can be safely delegated to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
Provide leadership within the nursing team and promote teamwork among coworkers.
Use nursing theory, research, and specialized knowledge to plan patient care.
Collaborate with others to enhance quality of care and support cost-effective care delivery.
Interpret, evaluate, and communicate research findings.
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
Adhere to nursing care standards and the hospital’s vision, mission, values, and standards.
Maintain current RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS when indicated, and other professional certifications required by the role.
Respond quickly to emergencies, including CPR situations and obtaining equipment.
Take required call as scheduled.