REGISTERED NURSE - RECOVERY ROOM/PACU

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) matching (4%)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

SIGN-ON BONUS

Job summary

A leading community hospital, Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Recovery Room/PACU. The role involves meticulous care for post-anesthesia patients to ensure their recovery, while providing critical communication with medical staff. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree and relevant experience, contributing to the mission of delivering exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in PACU, ER, or ICU.
• Valid state certification as a registered nurse.
• Experience in perioperative care and patient monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor PACU patients' vital signs and recovery progress.
• Provide post-operative care including medications and bandage changes.
• Collaborate with medical personnel to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

ACLS certification

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Position:REGISTERED NURSE - RECOVERY ROOM/PACU

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id:712

# of Openings:0

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE, MULTIPLE OPENINGS!

WE ARE INSIGHT: At Insight Hospital and Medical Center- Chicago,we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

Short Summary: Our facility seeks a PACU RN to meticulously observe and treat our post-anesthesia care unit patients, ensuring that they recover properly after a surgery or procedure that requires anesthesia. Our ideal candidate works with a high level of attention to ensure each patient safely transitions from an anesthetized state to responsiveness. It is absolutely essential to communicate with other medical personnel regarding any abnormal test results, symptoms, or changes in a patient's condition. We expect you to perform your duties while upholding the standards of care for our PACU.

Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Frequently check PACU patients, monitoring their vital signs and other post-surgical factors
• Review each patient's medical history, taking note of important information
• Perform post-operative tasks, such as changing bandages and giving patients medications
• Provide patients and their family members or caretakers with information about home recovery, including any restrictions on diet or activity
• Determine if patients are ready to leave the facility or if they need more specialized care in the ICU
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, technologists, and other hospital personnel as necessary to provide quality patient care.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Valid state certification as a registered nurse.
• 2 + years of nursing experience(Critical care, PACU, ER or ICU experience(Preferred)
• Current ACLS and Basic Life Support certifications.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(K) matching (4%)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• SIGN-ON BONUS

Medical Specialties:

• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Physical Setting:

• PACU
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!