Registered Nurse - PACU - Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse independently provides safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care for all patient populations on a specific unit. The nurse uses the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, involving patients and families as appropriate. The role maintains regulatory compliance and assumes responsibility, accountability, and authority for nursing care outcomes, making decisions based on the therapeutic relationship with each patient. The nurse guides and directs assigned unlicensed nursing personnel and collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members to support optimal outcomes and continuity of care. The position provides perioperative care for patients undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), as well as Phase 1 and Phase 2 care for perianesthesia patients from operating rooms and supporting procedure areas. It is a part-time role based in Evanston, with the ability to travel to other Endeavor hospitals. The scheduled hours are 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with call requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate of a state-approved school of nursing.
- Illinois RN license.
- At least 1 year of experience in a comparable role.
- Current CPR/BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- PACU, ICU, or Behavioral Health experience.
- ACLS and PALS certifications issued by the American Heart Association.
- CPAN or CAPA certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care for patients on the assigned unit.
- Use the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Include patients and families in the care plan as appropriate.
- Maintain regulatory compliance in nursing practice.
- Take responsibility and accountability for nursing care outcomes and make decisions based on the therapeutic relationship with patients.
- Guide and direct assigned unlicensed nursing personnel in interdisciplinary patient care.
- Communicate and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members to support optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Provide perioperative care for patients undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
- Provide Phase 1 and Phase 2 care for perianesthesia patients from operating rooms and supporting procedure areas.
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
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
