PACU Registered Nurse - Post-Op Recovery & Care

Prime Healthcare; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Olympia Fields Hospital seeks a skilled PACU Registered Nurse to provide postoperative patient care and coordinate with surgeons and anesthesia teams. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in the PACU setting.

The RN will communicate patient status changes to physicians, direct other staff, ensure compliance with standards and policies, and participate in Performance Improvement activities and unit meetings.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days and maintain.
• Prior Critical Care or PACU experience; 1 year on-the-job acceptable.
• CCRN preferred; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process in the PACU.
• Coordinate post-operative care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining care standards.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and team.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and unit meetings.
• Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Skills

Critical Care experience

PACU experience

Patient care coordination

Education

RN License

BSN preferred

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

CCRN preferred

Job description

Prime Healthcare's Olympia Fields Hospital seeks a skilled PACU Registered Nurse to provide postoperative patient care and coordinate with surgeons and anesthesia teams. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in the PACU setting.

The RN will communicate patient status changes to physicians, direct other staff, ensure compliance with standards and policies, and participate in Performance Improvement activities and unit meetings.