REGISTERED NURSE - PACU

Aspirus Health•Wausau, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care using evidence-based practice. The role also contributes to continually improving the quality of nursing care through collecting and analyzing data. The 14-bay PACU receives patients from the OR, Cath Lab, IR, and Radiology, and specializes in post-procedure airway and pain management. This fast-paced unit requires exceptional critical-thinking skills and critical-care experience. The team includes RNs and C.N.As, and works under the orders of anesthesia and surgeons. Staff work staggered Monday–Friday shifts; call is required during the week and on weekends.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing required.
Active Wisconsin and/or Michigan RN nursing license.
Current BLS certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Maintain specialty certification as required by the department’s scope of service.
ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification may be required based on the primary department.
Ideally, at least three years of RN practice in a comparative setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Certification in a specialty desired.
At least three years of RN practice in a comparative setting is ideal.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care using evidence-based practice.
Collect and analyze data to continually improve the quality of nursing care.
Provide post-procedure airway and pain management for patients received from the OR, Cath Lab, IR, and Radiology.
Work under the orders of anesthesia and surgeons.