Registered Nurse - PACU (PRN)

Duly Health and Care; Lombard, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

And more!

Job summary

Duly Health Lombard in Lombard, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU as a PRN position. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care in a same-day surgery setting, under physician orders and center policies.

Expect careful monitoring, medication administration, and discharge planning for post-operative patients. Required are an accredited nursing degree, current RN license, and 3 years PACU ASC experience, with 5 years nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license is required.
• 3 years PACU ASC experience.
• 5 years nursing experience preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting.
• Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.
• Provides psychological support to patients and/or families.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality per policies.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by physicians.
• Discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies.
• Maintains competence through continuing education and CEU re-licensure.

Skills

Post-operative nursing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

RN license

PACU ASC experience 3 years

Nursing experience 5+ years

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

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

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

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

Flexibility

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

Experience

Required

2 years

ASC setting; PACU orthopedic experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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