PACU Registered Nurse - 4x10 Shift, Great Benefits

OrthoIndy; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoIndy Hospital in Greenwood, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the PACU team on four 10-hour weekday shifts (7:30 am–6:00 pm) with rotating day off. The role provides full benefits and minimal on-call obligations.

The RN will deliver preoperative and postoperative care, monitor patient status, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians and care teams. Indiana RN license, Associate's degree, BLS/ACLS required; PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred from a nationally accredited nursing program
• 2-4 years Registered Nurse experience in any of the following units required; PACU, ICU or ER. 4-6 years of experience preferred
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana required
• BLS, ACLS certification required; PALS preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assesses patient condition and reports any unusual symptoms, occurrences or discrepancies to manager and appropriate Physicians.
• Completes treatments and procedures as ordered and assigned by the Physician, consistent with patient complexity and commensurate with the skill, knowledge, and training of the individual.
• Provides care safely, with adequate quality, quantity, and timeliness and according to applicable standards.
• Admits patients to all areas within pre and post-operative and post-anesthesia services, and receives and reviews pre post-operative report.
• Sets-up, operates and monitors the use of various systems, equipment and instrumentation required for the care of patients.
• Reviews and initiates Physician's orders, administers medication, parenteral fluids and treatment as needed.
• Provides instruction, information, and counseling to patients and their families as needed. Distributes educational material as appropriate.
• Maintains medication and nursing documentation within the patient record.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and development levels of patients served.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS preferred

Job description

OrthoIndy Hospital in Greenwood, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the PACU team on four 10-hour weekday shifts (7:30 am–6:00 pm) with rotating day off. The role provides full benefits and minimal on-call obligations.

The RN will deliver preoperative and postoperative care, monitor patient status, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians and care teams. Indiana RN license, Associate's degree, BLS/ACLS required; PALS preferred.