Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Essentia Health • Brainerd, MN

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About The Position

Essentia Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the PACU at St. Josephs Medical Center in the Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota area. The nurse organizes and delivers comprehensive patient care across assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation; leads the care team by delegating responsibilities according to staff licensure, training, and roles; contributes to the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals; and follows Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.

The position is 56 hours per pay period, with 8-hour shifts on a day/evening rotation. Shift times are 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Weekend and holiday call rotations are required. Weekday call runs from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; weekend call runs from Friday at 4:30 p.m. to Monday at 7:00 a.m. A hiring incentive is offered.

Requirements

• BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
• At least three years of RN experience.
• Current nursing licensure in the state or states of employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within three months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year.

Nice To Haves

• PACU RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver comprehensive patient care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Lead the care team and delegate responsibilities to nursing staff according to their licensure, training, and role specifications.
• Contribute to the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals.
• Comply with Joint Commission standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance, with supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid time off and personal leave.
• Employee wellness programs and resources, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
• Hiring incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level