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

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position in the Recovery Room (PACU) at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital is described as delivering exceptional nursing care by assessing patient status, determining the priority of patient problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and performing patient care plans, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. The posting’s role summary identifies the position as Operating Room nursing and describes care for patients before, during, and after surgery, including assessment and discharge instructions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS Basic Life Support; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support is preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS and/or PALS may be required within six months based on specific surgical department requirements.

Nice To Haves

• CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse certification (preferred, not required).
• SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates certification (preferred, not required).
• Two years of RN experience in a Critical Care Department (preferred, not required).
• Completion of an OR internship program (preferred, not required).
• Successful completion of Peri-op 101 (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Observe the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and help create and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the patient.
• Manage nursing care for patients in the OR and coordinate the surgical team’s needs with other care providers.
• Provide pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, including assessment and discharge instructions.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree