Registered Nurse PACU Prime Full Time

Community Hospital OKC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability

401(k)

Job summary

Community Hospital South in Oklahoma City, OK, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will provide direct nursing care in the PACU under supervision, assist the anesthesiologist and surgeon, and collaborate with the care team to ensure patient safety and smooth recovery.

Requirements include an active Oklahoma RN license, at least one year in PACU or acute care, and BLS/ACLS/PALS within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Current OK nursing license required.
• Minimum of one year experience in PACU or acute care preferred.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS within prescribed timelines after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in PACU per policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary team and surgeon/anesthesiologist.
• Demonstrate competency and collaborate with the care team to support recovery.

Skills

PACU experience

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Community Hospital South (13532)

Category Nursing Job ID 95464

Status Full-Time/Regular

Full Time Registered Nurse PACU with a $7,500 Sign On Bonus

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team – where you are valued just as much as the patients we serve. At Community Hospital, we are guided by our C.A.R.E.S. values where Compassion is required, Attitude is valued, Respect is demanded, Excellence is expected and Service is commended. Come be a part of a place where your hard work is recognized, your goals are supported, and your impact matters.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs, HSAs, and Daycare FSA.
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid holidays and vacation

Under general supervision, the RN staff nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Hospital. In collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family and other members of the health care team, the RN staff nurse assumes responsibility for the management and delivery of patient care including, but not limited to, assessment/re-assessment, development of the plan of care, implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions utilizing the nursing process. The RN staff nurse also assists the anesthesiologist and surgeon with patient-related care activities. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Provides care to surgical patients in the PACU according to policy and procedure and care standards.
• Maintains knowledge of medications, equipment, expected patient outcomes during surgery and anticipated complications.
• Coordinates patient care with multidisciplinary team.
• Acts to protect and advance patient’s best interest.
• Satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure with the State of Oklahoma required.
• Minimum of one year experience in PACU or acute care preferred.
• AHA BLS Healthcare required within 30 days of hire, if not currently certified.
• AHA ACLS required within 120 days of hire if not currently certified.
• AHA PALS required within 120 days of hire if not currently certified.