PACU RN|PRN

North-Canyon-Medical-Center; Gooding (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North-Canyon-Medical-Center is seeking a PACU RN to oversee admitting, recovery, transfers, and discharge for surgical patients. The role provides direct and indirect perioperative nursing care from preoperative to postoperative evaluation with emphasis on patient safety and comfort.

Ideal candidates hold an Idaho RN license, BLS/ACLS, and aim to obtain PALS within the first year. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced unit.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Idaho is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients, and others.
• PALS certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Willingness to address age-related development needs of patients in the unit.
• Ability to maintain clinical competency for the assigned unit.
• Ability to manage a challenging work environment while upholding standards.
• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with performance improvement and organizational values.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Admit, recover, transfer and discharge patients in the PACU setting.
• Provide direct and indirect nursing care from preoperative to postoperative evaluation.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Skills

Clinical competency

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

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.

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.