Registered Nurse - Short Stay Unit
About The Position
The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
- Experience with acute nursing, med/surg experience preferred
Nice To Haves
- PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
- Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist
- Directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU
- Communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology
- Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization
- Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures
- Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services
- Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate
Benefits
- Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
- Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.
- A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58.
- The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs.
- Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
