RN, PACU
About The Position
The RN, PACU demonstrates proficiency in the fundamentals of the nursing process in a specialty unit. The role contributes to nursing assessment and care-plan development and participates in evaluating nursing care within an assigned unit, department, or specialty area. The nurse shares responsibility with other health care disciplines and reports to the Department of Nursing Director. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on days with call. An associate degree in nursing and current Illinois Registered Nurse licensure are required. A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred. Specialty-unit certification must be maintained according to unit requirements, and BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire and throughout employment at CGH.
Requirements
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
- Associate degree in nursing.
- Maintain certification according to specialty-unit requirements.
- BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Prior knowledge of drawing blood.
- Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
Responsibilities
- Ensure optimal patient care using the nursing process.
- Maintain patient records and documentation to provide an accurate record of medical and nursing care.
- Administer and control narcotics, medications, and IV therapies in accordance with the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practice Act.
- Assess and plan patient and family education and discharge needs.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Initiate, delegate, and evaluate patient-care team functions as part of problem solving.
- Promote an environment conducive to professional practice by serving as a role model and resource for other patient services team members.
- Practice nursing competencies based on current scientific knowledge.
- Share responsibility with other health care disciplines.
- Participate in nursing assessment, care-plan development, and evaluation of nursing care.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
- Retirement fund (457 and 401A Plan)
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Optional insurances
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness
- Gift shop discount
- CGH day care discount
- CGH dietary discount
- Employee assistance program
- CGH pharmacy discount
- CGH vision center discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
