Registered Nurse, PACU

Freeport Memorial Hospital; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an experienced PACU RN to monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, assess and manage pain and nausea, and respond rapidly to clinical changes. Strong teamwork and adherence to safety protocols are essential for delivering high-quality perioperative care.

The position offers a 36-hour work week with on-call rotation (approximately 1–2 call shifts per week and every 4–6 weekends) and 9-hour day shifts.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in state of practice; ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days; additional unit certifications may be required (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; ADN required with BSN preferred and state licensure passes.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per approved nursing techniques and policies.
• Documents according to standards of care; performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.
• Develops and executes patient care plans; participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Escalates patient safety concerns through the proper chain of command.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing process

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Pain management

Patient safety

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

ACLS

PALS

PEARS

NRP

Job description

OVERVIEW

Seeking an experienced PACU RN with strong patient assessment and clinical skills. Skilled in monitoring patients after anesthesia, managing pain and nausea, and responding quickly to changes in condition. Strong team player committed to safe, quality patient care. Schedule: 36 hours per week; On-Call Rotation [approximately 1-2 call shifts per week and every 4-6 weekends] Shift: 9-hour Day Shifts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws practice act. Documents according to standards of care. Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care. Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and or clinic policy including patient and family instruction. Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance. Utilizes clinical expertise and guidance to other units’ departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care. Utilizes critical thinking regarding patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command. Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions and peer review process.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred. May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as an RN in state of practice Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days Other certification(s) per unit requirements. For example : ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP

PAY RANGE

$34.45 - $60.87

EMPLOYER

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

ABOUT MERCYHEALTH

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.