PACU RN: Post-Op Recovery & Patient Care

Northwest Health; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, coordinating with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires delivering high-quality care per clinical protocols, participating in performance improvement, documenting thoroughly, and educating patients and families about conditions and post-discharge care.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years clinical nursing experience or acute care rotations required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Document assessments and changes in condition.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency.
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Respond to emergencies including CPR and code team participation.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and post-discharge care.
• Maintain infection control and a safe environment.
• Document care thoroughly in medical records.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

Patient education

Code team participation

Job description

Northwest Health in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, coordinating with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires delivering high-quality care per clinical protocols, participating in performance improvement, documenting thoroughly, and educating patients and families about conditions and post-discharge care.