Registered Nurse - PACU - Days/Evenings
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides post-anesthesia care in the PACU and uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients and their families. The nurse maintains competency with current standards of practice, incorporates ethics and evidence-based practice into care, promotes safety, and responds appropriately to situations outside the norm and emergencies. The role includes guiding and supervising staff in patient care, contributing to colleagues’ professional development, maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, completing documentation thoroughly and on time, and pursuing professional growth. Other related duties may be assigned or requested. This is a full-time position in Chicago, with 10-hour shifts and rotating start times between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. On-call requirements apply. Floating requires reliable transportation.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Hold an Illinois RN license.
- Hold CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- Hold ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- Obtain PALS certification through the American Heart Association within three months of starting.
- Reliable transportation for floating.
- Demonstrate mastery of nursing skills.
- Communicate effectively.
- Experienced RNs must be able to guide and supervise nursing personnel.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience as a staff nurse is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients and their families.
- Maintain competency reflective of current standards of practice.
- Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
- Integrate ethical provisions into all areas of nursing practice.
- Integrate evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice.
- Recognize and adjust to situations that vary from the norm.
- Promote safety measures to prevent patient and staff injuries.
- Guide and supervise staff in the provision of patient care.
- Enhance own professional growth and development.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic working environment and recognize when action is needed in emergency situations.
- Complete documentation thoroughly and promptly.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
