PACU RN — Critical-Care Focus, Team-Driven Care

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. You will monitor surgical patients in the immediate post-anesthesia period, coordinate care with the care team, and ensure readiness for the next phase of recovery.

PACU experience preferred and new grads are not being considered. You must have an accredited nursing program graduate, an active Illinois RN license, BLS; ACLS required at hire and PALS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• RN with accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS required at hire; PALS within 6 months.
• PACU/CCU/ED experience preferred.
• New grads are not considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to ensure safety.
• Lead evidence-based practice to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Hardworking

Collaboration

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. You will monitor surgical patients in the immediate post-anesthesia period, coordinate care with the care team, and ensure readiness for the next phase of recovery.

PACU experience preferred and new grads are not being considered. You must have an accredited nursing program graduate, an active Illinois RN license, BLS; ACLS required at hire and PALS within 6 months.