Registered Nurse - PACU

Prime Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL is seeking a PACU RN for days with call coverage. The role requires active RN licensure in Illinois, BLS, ACLS within 30 days, and PACU or critical care experience; CCRN and BSN preferred. A sign-on bonus up to $5,000 is offered.

Join a 182-bed facility with comprehensive services and a Total Rewards package including PTO, retirement plan, and health benefits. Part-time status with a dayshift schedule is available.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license required.
• BLS (AHA) certificate required at hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum 1 year training.
• CCRN preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in PACU using nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate post-operative care with surgeon and anesthesiologist, guide other staff, and ensure standards of care.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians, monitor hemodynamics and diagnostic results.
• Work with other departments to ensure efficient patient flow and unit operations.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and staff education.

Education

BSN preferred

Current and valid state RN License

BLS (AHA) certification

ACLS (AHA) certification within 30 days

PACU/CCU experience or 1 year on-the-job training

CCRN preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

$5,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

• Department: PACU
• Schedule: Days, 0700-1730 with call coverage
• Facility: Prime Healthcare St. Mary's Hospital
• Location: Kankakee, IL 60901
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000

Founded in 1897, St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL, is an 182-bed facility that has been a cornerstone of specialty and emergency care, available 24/7. We specialize in advanced surgical treatments for critical injuries and illnesses, ensuring that our care teams are attentive to your unique health needs.

St. Mary’s Hospital offers a range of specialty services, including heart care, cancer treatment, stroke care, and orthopedics. With an array of minimally invasive procedures utilizing the latest robotic-assisted technology, along with comprehensive imaging and lab services, all services are conveniently located on one campus. We are accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), designated as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission (TJC), and hold several orthopedic accreditations.

Responsibilities

The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

4. Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.

5. Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.

6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf