RN PACU

HCA Healthcare•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Staff Nurse of the Pre-procedural and Post-Anesthesia Care Units is a clinically competent Registered Nurse working in the pre- and postoperative areas and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit as part of Peri-Operative/Surgical Services. The nurse practices within provisions established by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and applicable Nevada regulations. The nurse works in the PPCU, PACU, or Endoscopy service line and may float to another department as needed. The role involves direct interaction with patients, physicians, and families; making accurate and timely decisions while considering clinical and environmental factors; and handling a sometimes stressful environment that requires multitasking. The nurse is expected to participate in the on-call roster as needed and in hospital Core Measures, SCIP initiatives, and safety initiatives. The hospital describes providing staffing support, technology and resources, robust supply chains, and ongoing clinical education to support safe, high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
Basic Life Support certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
In-house Moderate Sedation certification.
At least 3–5 years of experience in Peri-Operative Services, including Endoscopy, Pre- and Post-Operative Care, or PACU; ICU experience is also accepted for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
CPAN certification and/or ASPAN membership preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in the pre- and postoperative areas and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit.
Work in the PPCU, PACU, or Endoscopy service line and float to another department as needed.
Interface directly with patients, physicians, and families.
Make accurate and timely decisions while considering clinical and environmental factors.
Manage multiple tasks in a potentially stressful work environment.
Participate in the on-call roster as needed.
Participate in Core Measures, SCIP initiatives, and hospital safety initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
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.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
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.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.