RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Cleveland Clinic • Avon, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN on the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital provides patient-centered nursing care to diverse populations of post-surgical patients recovering from anesthesia. The role involves direct interaction with patients and families, supporting their experience and providing healthcare education as needed. The position works day shifts and participates in an on-call rotation, including Saturday requirements.

Avon Hospital is described as a Magnet Hospital recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The PACU team focuses on high-quality care and patient safety.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN, or BSN program).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• For a critical care area, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association must be presented upon hire or within the first year of hire.
• One year of current acute care RN experience or licensed military RN experience.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, including full range of body motion; handling and lifting patients; manual and finger dexterity; eye-hand coordination; standing and walking for extended periods; and working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Comply with the employer’s influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination unless an approved exemption is obtained.
• Undergo controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Two years of RN experience in critical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update, and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document, and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.

Benefits

• RN Loan Repayment program to help pay off student debt.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Relocation assistance may be available to eligible relocating employees.
• Caregiver safety resources through the Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree