PACU RN: Perioperative Care & Fast-Paced Teamwork

Advocate Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a registered nurse to deliver high-quality patient care, participate in governance, and improve clinical processes. You will utilize the nursing process across the continuum of care, engaging patients and families while promoting safety and evidence-based practices.

This role requires RN licensure with BLS, typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong communication and collaboration across care teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services; BLS certification.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and to interpret age-specific needs from department policies.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient safety focus

Education

Board of Nursing approved nursing education program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a registered nurse to deliver high-quality patient care, participate in governance, and improve clinical processes. You will utilize the nursing process across the continuum of care, engaging patients and families while promoting safety and evidence-based practices.

This role requires RN licensure with BLS, typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong communication and collaboration across care teams.