Registered Nurse - PACU

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Full-time schedule

Job summary

McLaren Health Care's PACU unit seeks a registered nurse to provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced post‑anesthesia setting. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, teamwork, and timely care delivery, with a 7:00am–5:30pm shift and 80 hours per pay period. On‑call and weekend coverage are required.

Applicants must hold a Michigan RN license and BLS certification; a Bachelor's in Nursing is preferred. Relocation reimbursement is available for eligible hires and the unit emphasizes

Qualifications

• License to practice nursing in Michigan (RN)
• Competent with all age groups within defined patient population
• BLS certified and in good standing
• Bachelor's in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health care team to develop and evaluate care plans
• Lead and model professional practice within unit and mentor peers
• Communicate effectively using SBAR and interdisciplinary channels
• Maintain time management and contribute to team performance
• Perform other duties consistent with unit objectives

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Knowledge

Leadership/Credibility

Communication

Productivity

Education

RN license / Nursing degree

Job description

Onsite Daycare

Uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions. Assesses, monitors, detects, plans and takes appropriate action to prevent potential physiological complications and promotes optimal level of health. Accountable for integrating care within scope of practice licensure, relevant education and experience. Reports to shift Team Leader and is accountable to the Department Manager. Utilizes Policies and Procedures to guide job duties. Level specific criteria are evaluated annually and can be found in the MNM Clinical Ladder.

Department: PACU

Daily Work Times: 7:00am-5:30pm

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 80

Relocation reimbursement

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Clinical Expertise: Collaborates with other members of the health care team to develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized written plan of care based upon a physiological, psychosocial, spiritual assessment consistent with patient/significant other’s changing needs & goals, utilizing the Clinical Practice Model (CPM) and the “Caring-Quality Model.”
• Knowledge: Seeks life‑long learning through certification, advanced practice, higher education, and literature review.
• Leadership/Credibility: Demonstrates leadership through sharing of knowledge, being a clinical resource, and professional role model.
• Communication: Demonstrates effective communication through collegial relationships, SBAR, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Productivity: Demonstrates enhanced time management skills and ability to assist others in order to contribute to overall performance of the team.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed by general and unit‑specific competency‑based objectives.

Qualifications Required

• License to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
• Competent within 6 months of hire with all age groups within defined patient population. Demonstrates sensitivity when interacting with diverse ethnic groups.
• BLS certified

Qualifications Preferred

• Bachelor's in Nursing preferred.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26003919
• Daily Work Times: 7:00am-5:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes