PACU RN - Recovery & Postoperative Care

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

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.