Registered Nurse (RN) PACU
About The Position
Inova Mount Vernon is hiring a full-time Perianesthesia (PACU) Nurse for a 13-bay Post Anesthesia Care Unit, with 10 Phase 1 bays and 3 Phase 2 bays. The unit cares for a diverse surgical population, including patients undergoing general, spine, orthopedic, robotic, urology, plastic, gynecology, breast, podiatry, vascular, ENT, and ECT procedures. Nurses provide care in PreOp, Phase 1, and Phase 2 according to patient needs. The PACU schedule is 36 hours per week based on unit needs, typically four 9-hour shifts covering 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. On-call coverage is required to support off-shift times, weekends, and holidays. Mount Vernon is a community hospital with eight operating rooms and a fast-paced perioperative environment focused on teamwork and patient safety. Its operating rooms function 24/7, with an on-call team supporting off-shifts and holidays. The position is part of an engaged perioperative team dedicated to providing exemplary healthcare. Inova is a nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northern Virginia. The organization has more than 26,000 team members and offers professional development opportunities. Inova is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- At least one year of critical care (ICU or ED) or PACU RN experience.
- BSN from an accredited school of nursing; nurses with an Associate’s Degree (ADN) must complete a BSN within five years of their start date.
- RN license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of PACU or critical care experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients in PreOp, Phase 1, and Phase 2 based on patient needs.
- Care for patients recovering from a broad range of surgical procedures.
- Participate in required on-call coverage for off-shift times, weekends, and holidays.
- Contribute to teamwork and patient safety in a fast-paced perioperative environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
- Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
- Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost, for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
