Registered Nurse - PACU (Full-Time)

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Westmont (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Duly Health Westmont in Westmont, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for PACU on a full-time basis. The role focuses on providing nursing care for same-day surgery patients, following physician orders and center policies.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license, graduate from an accredited nursing program, and have BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; PACU ASC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License.
• 2 years PACU ASC experience preferred.
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting.
• Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies.
• Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Skills

Postoperative care

Monitor patient status

Pain assessment

Patient advocacy

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

RN license

BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

Job description

Duly Health Westmont
Westmont, IL 60559, USA

Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - PACU (Full-Time)

Salary Range: $30.00 - $54.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.

Schedule: (5) 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday

Essential Functions:

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervision Received: Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License
• 2 years PACU ASC experience preferred
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
• Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
• Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication
• An order always precedes the administration of medication
• Intended actions and side effects are known
• Medications are documented
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information
• Provides psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology)
• Admits patients to sit-up area
• Performs routine charging of medications and supplies
• Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
• Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies