Staff Nurse - PACU

Good Samaritan • Vincennes, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) assesses patients, formulates and implements plans of care, and evaluates nursing care for the assigned patient population. The nurse exercises professional autonomy when needed, collaborates with the healthcare team, and helps promote a high-quality, safe, and supportive care environment. Patient and family education is shared as part of implementing the plan of care. The role requires a 30-minute callback response time and includes weekday call rotation and one call weekend per month. The stated schedule is 0730–1800 with Mondays off.

The nurse follows applicable federal requirements, AORN and Joint Commission standards, and hospital policies and procedures. The role also contributes to performance improvement, staff orientation planning, unit-based council activities, professional development, and responsible use of unit resources. Good Samaritan describes itself as a four-time Magnet-designated facility, a TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an RN program.
• Current Registered Nurse license from the Indiana State Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Advanced Life Support certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• Respond to callbacks within 30 minutes.
• Participate in weekday call rotation and one call weekend per month.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• A current and valid driver's license may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform systematic and organized patient assessments to support high-quality care and safe outcomes, using autonomy when needed to make decisions in the patient's best interest.
• Educate patients and families and share implementation of the patient's plan of care with them.
• Communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary departments to coordinate efficient, high-quality care for surgical patients.
• Follow relevant federal requirements, AORN standards, Joint Commission standards, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Participate in perioperative services nursing and hospital-wide performance improvement activities.
• Provide direction and collaborate with team members to support a healthy work environment.
• Promote patient and family satisfaction by providing care based on individual needs.
• Stay current with professional changes and healthcare best practices through ongoing education.
• Represent the nursing profession in the community.
• Maintain yearly hospital-wide and unit-specific competencies.
• Be responsible for FTE hours and help maintain financial responsibility within the unit budget.
• Coordinate with the charge nurse and manager on plans for new staff orientation.
• Serve as a resource leader for the perioperative services department.
• Actively participate on the unit-based council.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Robust healthcare and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules, including full-time, part-time, and supplemental options, with day, evening, and night schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free access to a fitness center.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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