Registered Nurse Main PACU Recovery

Ascension•Indianapolis, IN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing specialized direct nursing care for patients emerging from anesthesia in the Main PACU Recovery department. The nurse will champion patient safety, maintain a sterile and safe environment, optimize patient comfort and recovery, direct the care journey through vigilant monitoring, and guarantee continuity of care by documenting patient progress. The position is located at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Requirements

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.
At least 2 years of experience in an acute care setting, preferably in PeriOp/PACU, emergency or Critical Care area.
Must maintain active certifications of BLS, ACLS, PALS, & NIHSS.

Nice To Haves

Experience in PeriOp/PACU, emergency or Critical Care area.

Responsibilities

Champion patient safety during critical recovery by providing specialized direct nursing care for patients emerging from anesthesia, ensuring a stable transition from the operating room.
Maintain a sterile and safe environment by strictly following clinical hygiene standards to prevent infections and protect patient health.
Optimize patient comfort and recovery by continuously assessing responses to treatment and actively managing pain to support a smooth, compassionate healing process.
Direct the care journey through vigilant monitoring and proactive decision making, anticipating potential complications based on the specific procedure to ensure rapid intervention.
Guarantee continuity of care by documenting every step of the patient’s progress, ensuring the entire medical team has accurate, high quality records for informed decision making.