Registered Nurse RN PACU
About The Position
As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will provide immediate post-operative care to surgical patients. You will manage airway support, closely monitor neurological and cardiac status, respond promptly to complications or side effects, provide initial wound care, and ensure patients remain stable during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams and provide patient- and family-centered education about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures. The role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours, to be discussed during the interview. The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, visible and supportive leadership, opportunities to contribute to patient-care decisions, and staffing support from certified nurse assistants, patient care technicians, charge nurses, and an internal RN float pool. Unit leaders, including charge nurses, round to hear staff suggestions about patient care. Johnston-Willis Hospital is a 290-plus-bed acute care facility serving Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. It offers a range of healthcare services, including cancer care and neuroscience. Benefits eligibility may vary by location.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) registration.
- Registered Nurse Diploma.
- At least 1 year of critical care experience.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Responsibilities
- Manage airway support for post-operative patients.
- Monitor patients’ neurological and cardiac status and respond promptly to complications or side effects.
- Provide initial wound care to surgical sites and ensure patient stability during recovery.
- Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams and participate in an interdisciplinary team.
- Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care.
- Assess patient condition, monitor changes throughout the shift, and thoroughly document condition changes and care provided.
- Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
- Deliver patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off and paid family leave.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
