Registered Nurse, PACU

Mercy Health Corporation; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an experienced PACU RN in Freeport, IL, for 36 hours per week with 9-hour day shifts and an on-call rotation (approximately 1-2 shifts per week and every 4-6 weekends). The role emphasizes patient assessment, post-anesthesia monitoring, pain and nausea management, and rapid response to changes in condition.

Required ADN with BSN preferred; licensed RN in state of practice; CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
• May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify.

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.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Accredited nursing program

ADN required

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Medication administration

CPR/BLS certification

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

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.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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

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