Registered Nurse - PACU - 36 Hours/Week - Days

Best Care•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. The role provides safe, individualized, compassionate care to patients and families during immediate post-operative recovery, supporting patient comfort and recovery needs. The RN assesses patients, develops and implements individualized care plans, evaluates outcomes, communicates with patients, families, providers, and other clinical disciplines, and helps ensure safe discharge or transfer. The position also includes technical nursing duties, risk prevention, appropriate delegation, professional collaboration, and responsible use of resources. The schedule totals 36 hours per week and consists of a variation of 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts. Weekend and call requirements apply. The posting seeks PACU-experienced RNs and lists 1 to 2 years of nursing experience for NMH PACU. A BSN or MSN from an accredited college of nursing is required, or an ADN nurse must obtain a BSN or MSN within five years of hire. A current Nebraska RN license, compact multistate license, or temporary permit is required. Current ACLS is required. BLS is strongly preferred at hire and required within three months. PACU certification (CPAN) is preferred for NMH PACU.

Requirements

BSN or MSN from an accredited college of nursing, or an ADN with the requirement to obtain a BSN or MSN within five years of hire.
Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is strongly preferred at hire and required within three months of hire.
For NMH PACU, 1 to 2 years of nursing experience.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and coworkers.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and use computer skills required for department and hospital information systems.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification at the time of hire.
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification for NMH PACU; specialty certification is preferred within one year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate care and individualized customer service to patients, helping them understand treatment and feel comfortable.
Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, incorporate patient or significant-other input as appropriate, prioritize data collection, and use findings in discharge planning.
Develop, review, revise, and individualize plans of care; collaborate with providers and other clinical disciplines; provide patient-specific teaching; and plan for continuing care or referrals.
Implement interventions consistent with the plan of care, unit protocols, standards of care, current nursing knowledge, and research.
Evaluate patient responses and outcomes, document interventions and responses, monitor patient and family ability to manage care after dismissal, and provide complete change-of-shift reports, including SBAR information.
Perform technical skills competently and independently, learn new skills and equipment, use equipment safely according to instructions and policies, and follow procedures for equipment and supplies.
Communicate professionally with patients, families, health professionals, and ancillary staff; help maintain a clean, stocked work environment; maintain competence; and participate in meetings or committees as needed.
Identify, prevent, and address risks to patients, families, and employees; complete applicable incident or concern reports; communicate unresolved issues; follow the State Nurse Practice Act; and observe precautions for hazardous medications and related excreta.
Review, delegate, and evaluate staff assignments in accordance with scope of practice and professional standards, using appropriate task selection, competency assessment, communication, and feedback.
Use human and other resources responsibly and charge accurately for supplies and equipment according to policy.