PACU RN | Full-Time

North Canyon Network of Care; Gooding (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North Canyon Network of Care is seeking a PACU RN to manage the admitting, recovery, transferring and discharge processes for surgical patients. The role covers preoperative interventions through postoperative evaluation with emphasis on patient safety and evidence-based care.

The ideal candidate holds an Idaho RN license, BLS and ACLS, and is prepared to obtain PALS within a year. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced unit.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in state of Idaho.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients, and others.
• Obtain PALS certification within one year of hire.
• Ability to work with patients’ growth and development needs, particularly related to their age in the unit.
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain clinical competency for the unit.
• Ability to manage a challenging work environment.
• Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with performance improvement and organizational values (efficiency, safety, teamwork, compassion, integrity).
• Excellent communication skills including oral and written comprehension and expression.
• Ability to exhibit behaviors consistent with service excellence.

Responsibilities

• The PACU RN is responsible for admitting, recovery, transferring and discharging of the patient.
• Provide direct and indirect nursing care from preoperative intervention to postoperative evaluation.

Job description

Description

The PACU RN is responsible for the admitting, recovery, transferring and discharging of patient. Responsible for direct and indirect nursing care given to the surgical patient. This nursing care ranges from preoperative intervention onto postoperative evaluation.

The PACU RN is responsible for the admitting, recovery, transferring and discharging of patient. Responsible for direct and indirect nursing care given to the surgical patient. This nursing care ranges from preoperative intervention onto postoperative evaluation.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in state of Idaho.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients, and others.
• Obtain PALS certification within one year of hire.
• Ability and willingness to work with patients’ growth and development needs particularly related to the age of patients in the unit/area(s) of assignment.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate and maintain clinical competency as required for the unit/area(s) of assignment.
• Ability to manage a challenging work environment.
• Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with standards for performance improvement and organizational values (e.g., efficiency & financial responsibility, safety, partnership & service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust & respect).
• Excellent communication skills to include oral comprehension/expression and written comprehension/expression.
• Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with principles for service excellence.