Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Care Anesthesia Unit (PACU) - St. Francis Eastside

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Greenville, SC

17h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position provides nursing care to patients, including assessing patient status, prioritizing problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and carrying out patient care plans, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. In the operating room, the RN works with the interdisciplinary care team and surgical team to coordinate patient care and create a safe, comfortable environment. Responsibilities include pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, assessment, and discharge instructions. The posting identifies the department as the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at St. Francis Eastside. The shift is listed as 0800–1830, with a required on-call rotation.

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) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) are 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, depending on surgical department requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

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 maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.
• Manage nursing care of the patient within the operating room 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.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
• 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