PACU RN

Eskenazi Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse II to join their team. This role focuses on providing exceptional clinical care and coordinating with patients and healthcare teams to ensure the best outcomes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills while promoting a healthy work environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and offers a supportive atmosphere for staff to thrive. This position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patient care and looking to grow their nursing career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year clinical nursing experience required.
• Knowledge of nursing theories and clinical concepts essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides personalized, compassionate care to patients.
• Documents nursing processes and engages patients effectively.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Documentation skills

Patient assessment

Education

RN degree from an accredited institution

Current Indiana RN license

Current BLS certification

Tools

Specialized medical equipment

Job description

Division: Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division: Hospital

Req ID: 23205

Schedule: Part Time

Shift: Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off the Eskenazi Health downtown campus, as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary: The Staff Nurse II provides clinical care, utilizing coordination skills for every patient served. This includes understanding the patient population served in the unit(s), delivering nursing care using the Eskenazi Health Model of Care - Synergy, and coordinating with patients, families, and healthcare teams to meet patient needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Communication:

• Promotes a healthy work environment and encourages collaboration to improve patient care outcomes.
• Performs nursing functions efficiently, in accordance with policies, procedures, the Indiana Nursing Practice Act, and the Eskenazi Health Model of Care - the Synergy Model, demonstrating characteristics such as clinical judgment, advocacy, caring practices, collaboration, systems thinking, response to diversity, clinical inquiry, and facilitation of learning.
• Documents the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, considering physiological, psychological, spiritual, and cultural needs.
• Engages patients and significant others with appropriate health information and shares written materials, with feedback and documentation reflected in the medical record.
• Handles emergency situations promptly, calmly, and professionally.
• Participates in professional development by maintaining competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking educational opportunities.
• Supports shared governance roles at the unit and hospital levels to engage staff and achieve organizational goals.

Service:

• Provides personalized, compassionate care to patients, families, staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Conducts hourly rounds to assess care and service needs.
• Provides timely feedback on customer service issues and participates in service recovery efforts.
• Communicates effectively with staff, patients, families, physicians, and external contacts.

Quality:

• Maintains safe patient care and advocates for patient safety.
• Participates in clinical and operational performance improvement initiatives using evidence-based practices.

Financial and Operational Management:

• Ensures care is aligned with patient needs and facilitates patient throughput.
• Collaborates with management on staffing to ensure adequate coverage based on census and patient care needs.

People:

• Acts as a preceptor and supports staff and learner development.
• Maintains positive, professional relationships and demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

Job Requirements:

• Current Indiana RN license.
• RN degree from an accredited institution.
• Current BLS certification; additional certifications may be required for specific units.
• Minimum of 1-year clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Operates specialized equipment and administers medications and treatments per policies.
• Effective communication skills, including listening and interviewing.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles and ability to assess patient data.
• Uses age-appropriate communication and skills.
• Fundamental nursing theories, clinical concepts, and procedures.
• Teamwork, delegation, and accurate documentation skills.
• Ability to respond to patient status changes and perform CPR and other technical skills.

Eskenazi Health is accredited by The Joint Commission and has received numerous recognitions for its workplace environment and patient care excellence. Our programs include a Level I trauma center, burn center, community mental health center, and specialized women’s health services.