Registered Nurse - PACU (PRN)

Duly Health - Lombard; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company

Job summary

Duly Health Lombard is seeking a Registered Nurse - PACU (PRN) to provide compassionate post-operative care in a same-day surgery setting. You will implement physician orders, monitor patients, and help manage supplies and charging in the center.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, 3 years PACU ASC experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; five years nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an active RN license.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications current.
• Minimum 3 years PACU ASC experience; 5 years nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing nursing care to post-operative patients in a same day surgery setting.
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders and center policies.
• Records symptoms and patient changes and maintains patient privacy.
• Discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies.
• Maintains supplies, performs routine charging, and supports staff orientation.

Skills

PACU experience

Postoperative care

Emergency decision making

Patient communications

Safety compliance

Education

RN license

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

AHA BLS ACLS PALS certifications

Job description

Duly Health Lombard Lombard, IL 60148, USA

Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - PACU (PRN)

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

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
• 3 years PACU ASC experience
• 5 years of nursing 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
• Acts as a resource for new employees
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment

Physical Demands:

• Standing: 66-100%
• Walking: 66-100%
• Lifting: 0-50lbs. as needed
• Carrying: 0-25lbs. as needed
• Pushing: 0-400lbs. on wheels with assistance as needed
• Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary
• Pulling: As necessary while providing patient care
• Bending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor
• Squatting: As necessary while providing care
• Rotating: Shoulders as necessary
• Kneeling: If necessary while providing patient care
• Reaching: overhead while providing patient care
• General comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care.

Environmental Conditions:

• Inside 95-100%
• Temperature 30F-115F
• Fumes: Occasional
• Dust: Occasional
• Gases: None
• Mist: Occasional
• Radiation: Occasional
• Noise or Vibrations: Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc.
• Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover).

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Experience

Required

2 years

ASC setting; PACU orthopedic experience preferred.

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