RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment. The Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Cleveland Clinic Martin South provides direct patient care to Orthopaedic pre- and post-operative patients, from adolescent to geriatric, following established standards, department guidelines and hospital policies and procedures. Our unit collaborates with many other departments and units within the hospital to provide world-class care for each patient. Nursing caregivers within our PACU are skilled in several subspecialty practice areas and – as a very diverse unit – a variety of practice environments and skill sets are represented. Additionally, you will be able to develop your nursing skills with each interaction, which can lead to growth within the unit or other areas of the hospital. A PRN caregiver in this position works varying days between 8:00AM – 8:30PM, with on-call requirements.
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
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS American Red Cross certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment based on the department service level RN is hired into
- One year of current RN experience in an actuate care PACU, ICU or Emergency Department
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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
- Drug-free environment
- Influenza prevention program (annual vaccination or approved exemption)
- Equal employment opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
