Registered Nurse PACU

OrthoArizona; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

OrthoArizona is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to deliver exceptional post-operative care across our facilities in the Chicago area. You will monitor patients after anesthesia, track vitals, manage pain and nausea, and coordinate with surgeons and PAs to ensure timely interventions.

We value confidentiality, professional appearance, and teamwork. Requires RN license, CPR certification, and orthopedic care knowledge; prior PACU or surgical floor experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license required in good standing.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.
• Knowledge of orthopedic care processes recommended.

Responsibilities

• Monitor post-operative patients' level of consciousness after anesthesia.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs regularly.
• Observe for anesthesia side effects and manage symptoms.
• Update charts and medical records accurately.
• Collaborate with medical team on post-operative care and interventions.
• Educate patients and families on post-surgery care.

Skills

RN License

CPR Certification

Excellent communication

Orthopedic nursing knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Graduation from accredited school of nursing

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and podiatry needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers.

Today we are one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to 2 ambulatory surgical centers and in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our team members.

As a PACU Registered Nurse with OrthoArizona, you will get to:

• Monitor post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs.
• Closely observe patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
• Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
• Update charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Collaborate with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.
• Provide comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
• Educate patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.
• Attend required meetings.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
• Is punctual for all shifts and obtains authorization for overtime or schedule changes from Supervisor.
• Observe policies regarding breaks, meals, time off, and calling in sick.
• Prioritize work activities based on clinical demands
• Demonstrate behavior that protects the safety of self/others and of the facility and equipment.
• Keep work area clean and unobstructed.
• Provide monitoring of patient progress between Physician or PA visits.
• Participate in Professional Development activities and maintain professional affiliations/certifications.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from accredited school of nursing
• Maintain CPR certification
• Working knowledge of computer programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of orthopedic examination, diagnostic, and medical procedures
• Knowledge of medication
• Complete and maintain HCP training
• Understand/Perform training on practice management software
• Continue to expand knowledge of practice management software as updates occur
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• RN License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-year experience in a healthcare setting

Full Time Benefits:

• Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off!
• Medical with multiple different plan options.
• Health Savings account + company contributions.