Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia/PACU - Methodist Hospital

Park Nicollet Health Services; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Time away from work

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Park Nicollet Health Services is seeking a Perianesthesia/PACU RN in Minnesota to manage the PACU episode in collaboration with the care team. The role covers Pre-Procedure Assessment, Pre-op, Phase I/II and Extended Recovery, with 0.8 FTE Evening shifts and rotating weekends.

Requires recent PACU experience, MN RN license, BLS, ACLS on start, and PALS within 3 months. New grads are not considered; ICU/ED critical care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Recent PACU experience within the past two years.
• Minnesota RN license required; BLS per AHA guidelines.
• ACLS required on start date; PALS within 3 months of hire.
• New grads not considered.
• Alternative qualification: recent ICU/ED critical care experience.
• Preference after seniority bidding for most senior with PACU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct PACU nursing care to patients.
• Coordinate with the care team to ensure safe transitions.
• Support postoperative recovery and patient/caregiver education.

Skills

PACU experience

BLS

ACLS

PALS within 3 months

Education

Associate degree/ Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Perianesthesia/PACU RN to join our Perianesthesia team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The RN – Perianesthesia/PACU position manages the episode of patient care in partnership with persons, care givers, groups and other providers to reach a shared goal of delivering safe, quality health care. This patient care may be through direct care by the RN, or it may be through coordinating and supervising patient care delegated to, Nursing Assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel.

This position is to work throughout Perianesthesia Department, to include Pre-Procedure Assessment, Pre-op, Phase I, Phase II, and Extended Recovery.

• Breaks are important to our team
• Lactation room in department
• Regular team recognition events
• Workgroups/Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Monthly educational offerings
• Yearly bonus for certification
• Nursing Grand Rounds

Work Schedule

• 0.8 FTE; Straight Evenings; 8-hr position.
• Up to every other weekend as needed, rotating call per departmental needs, rotating holidays per departmental needs.

Required Qualifications

• Recent PACU experience within the past two (2) years
• Graduate of a school of nursing; minimum of Associate degree/Diploma in Nursing required.
• New grads not considered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients
• Valid Minnesota Registered Nurse License
• BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
• Must have ACLS on start date
• Must have PALS within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum Alternative Qualification: Candidates without recent PACU experience must have recent critical care experience in an ICU or Emergency Department setting.
• Upon completion of the seniority bidding period, preference will be given to the most senior qualified candidate with recent PACU experience. If no senior bidder possesses recent PACU experience, candidates with qualifying critical care experience (ICU/ED) will be considered in accordance with seniority and established selection procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPAN or CAPA certification preferred.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.