Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Registered Nurse to staff the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. The RN will coordinate nursing care for monitored patients during their hospital stay, including cardiac monitoring and emergent responses, while upholding patient privacy and dignity.

This casual, per diem role requires a nursing degree, Michigan license, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, TNCC within 1 year, and at least two years of CC or PACU experience. On-call and weekend coverage are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid State of Michigan Nursing License.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC certification within 1 year of hire.
• 2 years of RN experience in Critical Care or PACU.

Responsibilities

• Performs purposeful hourly rounding including pain, position, personal needs and possessions.
• Administers medications to patients as directed.
• Initiates and monitors IVs and IV medications.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

PACU Experience

Nursing License

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Position Summary

Department: Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Daily Work Times: Variable

Shift: Casual

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 0

The registered nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates the delivery of nursing care for monitored patients during their hospital stay including cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic stabilization, responsive to emergent situations and care of evidence-based medicine patients. The registered nurse ensures that quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Michigan Department of Public Health, the medical center and nursing department standards. Utilizing the nursing process, functions primarily in direct patient care. The registered nurse participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment, maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality and respects patient’s rights.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs purposeful hourly rounding including: Pain, Position, Personal needs and Possessions
• Administers medication to patients as directed
• Initiates and monitors IV’s and IV medication

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must possess valid State of Michigan Nursing License
• BLS certified
• ACLS certified within 6 months of hire
• TNCC certified within 1 year of hire
• 2 years previous experience as an RN in Critical Care or PACU

Preferred

• Previous experience working in OR/PACU/OP/ENDO
• Previous experience working in critical care
• Previous work experience within the specific unit specialty
• Specialty certification within the specific unit

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26004709
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes