Registered Nurse - FT Days - PACU

huntingtonhospital; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Health in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Recovery Room (PACU) to coordinate post-anesthesia care, monitor patients of all ages, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure safe transfer to the next level of care. The role requires critical thinking, strong documentation, and adherence to discharge criteria.

This full-time, 12-hour shift position offers day coverage, a 100 W California Blvd location, and a premium pay structure with overtime and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required; BSN preferred or enrolled in BSN with degree completion within 2 years.
• 1 year of acute care experience; 2 years preferred; PACU/Trauma experience preferred.
• Current CA BRN RN license; BLS, PALS, ACLS required; CPAN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across the patient care continuum and ensure timely transfers.
• Monitor post-anesthesia patients; collaborate with physicians and team members.
• Discharge planning and reporting using hand-off communications.
• Maintain competency and participate in annual skills validation.

Skills

Acute care experience

PACU nursing

Critical thinking

Discharge planning

Communication with MD

Education

BSN degree

ADN considered if BSN in progress

Diploma or transcripts of highest degree

Tools

Computerized documentation

Job description

Expectations

Responsible for coordination of care to meet identified needs of the patient/family. Supervises the management of patient care utilizing critical thinking and nursing process, discharge planning, resource identification, linking and scheduling patients with required services, monitoring care delivery, advocating for the patient, care planning and evaluating outcomes. Coordinates patient care across the health care continuum, and assists other team members with meeting individual patient needs.

The PACU RN provides concentrated observation and care of patients of all ages during the immediate post anesthesia period and facilitates the patients care through a collaborative effort with physicians and other health care team members, including transfer on a continuum of care to the appropriate department.

This position may require flexibility of hours.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BSN) required. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) will be considered if enrolled in a BSN program with degree completion within 2 years of date of hire or date of transfer to an RN position. Diploma or transcripts on highest degree earned required.

Experience/Training

Minimum 1 year of current experience in acute care area of expertise/equivalent service area, 2 years preferred. One year Critical Care, PACU and Trauma Center experience Preferred.

Must challenge and successfully pass the Basic Dysrhythmia course curriculum within 21 days of hire. Basic computer skills/experience with computerized documentation systems required.

Licenses/Certifications

Required:
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association

Preferred:
Current unrestricted Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or related certification

Skills

1. Demonstrates proficiency in delivering care utilizing advanced knowledge base of Cardiovascular, Neuro, Respiratory, and Metabolic issues as pertains to the individual patient.
2. Moves patients toward discharge to the next level of care following the established discharge criteria including but not limited to Aldrete score, dermatome level, stable BP, heart rate, oxygen saturation of 94% or higher, and proper Pain Management.
3. Communicates appropriately with the MD on any patient status variance that influences an expected progressive recovery course toward transfer to the next level of care.
4. Accompanies the patient on transfer and gives a thorough report utilizing appropriate Hand-Off format, including a review of the post operative orders, to the receiving RN.
5. Demonstrates ability to assist with ECTs.
6. Maintains annual competencies via skills validation and self studies. Attends a code blue drill every twelve months.
7. Maintains basic knowledge of Joint Commission requirements and the National Patient Safety Goals.
8. Demonstrates commitment to the Customer Service standards by providing information to patient, visitors, coworkers, and physicians in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner.

Job Title

Registered Nurse 12HR 3_Recovery Rm Svc-PACU

Department: Recovery Rm Svc-PACU

Shift Duration: 12

Primary Shift: Days

Time Type: Full time

Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $50.30 - $77.95. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Premium Pay Structure

At Huntington Health, we offer a highly competitive pay structure that is more rewarding than organizations that offer straight pay. Our compensation reflects the following premium structure for every shift:

• Base rate paid for the first 8 hours of work in a day
• 1.5x overtime pay for hours 8-12 worked in a workday.
• 2x double-time pay for any hours beyond 12 in a workday

This ensures that employees are fairly compensated for the full length of their shift, with enhanced pay as their workday progresses. The estimated blended hourly rate, accounting for these premiums on a 12-hour shift, ranges from $58.68 to $90.94.