PACU RN – Postoperative Care Specialist

Prime Healthcare; Bloomington, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Hospital in Bloomington, IN is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to deliver care through the nursing process and coordinate post-operative care with surgical teams. You will help ensure patient flow and adherence to standards across the PACU.

Applicants must hold a current Indiana RN license with BLS and ACLS, and have PACU or critical care experience. BSN is preferred and involvement in performance-improvement activities is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the PACU using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate post-operative care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist and guide other personnel while maintaining standards of care.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

RN License

BSN preferred

BLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Monroe Hospital in Bloomington, IN is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to deliver care through the nursing process and coordinate post-operative care with surgical teams. You will help ensure patient flow and adherence to standards across the PACU.

Applicants must hold a current Indiana RN license with BLS and ACLS, and have PACU or critical care experience. BSN is preferred and involvement in performance-improvement activities is encouraged.