PACU - Clinical Nurse

Vetted Solutions; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards. This role emphasizes patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while promoting patient and family-centered care.

The position involves standard shifts: four 9-hour shifts with call responsibilities requiring a 45-minute response time, with preferred ICU/ED/critical care experience.

Qualifications

• RN licensure is required.
• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication use.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with the healthcare team and patients.
• Uses nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and barriers.
• Participates in professional development activities that enhance safety and quality standards.

Skills

RN license

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview: Provides direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards. Focuses on patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while promoting patient and family-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication use.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team and patients.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and barriers.
• Participates in professional development and activities that enhance safety and quality standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Licensure: RN license required.
• Experience: No prior experience required; two years of experience preferred.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Additional Information: The role involves working four 9-hour shifts, with call responsibilities requiring a 45-minute response time. Preferred experience includes ICU, ED, or critical care.