Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery Room (PACU) - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Recovery Room (PACU) at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital delivers nursing care by assessing patient status, prioritizing patient problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and carrying out patient care plans, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and manages nursing care for patients in the operating room, coordinating surgical-team needs with other care providers. Responsibilities include observing the surgery and surgical team to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment, conducting initial and ongoing assessments, and providing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, including assessment and discharge instructions.

The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week and includes all work shifts. The department is Recovery Room (PACU) at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate or bachelor's degree program in nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within six months depending on department requirements.

Nice To Haves

• CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) certification.
• SGNA (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates) qualification.
• Two years of RN experience in a Critical Care Department.
• Completion of an OR internship program.
• Successful completion of Peri-op 101.
• BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Observe surgery and the surgical team from a broad perspective, helping create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.
• Manage the nursing care of the patient within the operating room and coordinate the surgical team's needs with other care providers.
• Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, including assessment and discharge instructions.
• Assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, implement clinical nursing interventions, and develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree