Registered Nurse (RN-CN1) PACU, 12 Hour PM, 1900-0730, ONA

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for its Post Anesthesia Care Unit. This part-time role involves providing exceptional patient care in a dynamic environment, focusing on airway maintenance, hemodynamic stability, and pain control. The PACU team is committed to supporting each other while expanding their skills and opportunities for growth. Join a team that has been a cornerstone of the community for nearly 200 years, where advanced medical knowledge and technology are utilized to provide top-tier care. This is your chance to make a real difference in patients' lives while being part of a supportive and encouraging team.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Discounts

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school with an Associate Degree.
• 2 years of ICU, PACU, or ED experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to patients in the PACU.
• Engage in effective communication with patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Reasoning

Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), 12 Hour PM, Post Anesthesia Care Unit Department

UC Health is hiring a Part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the PACU department at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

This 30 bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit specializes in Phase 1 recovery for general anesthesia cases throughout the hospital. As the region's only Level 1 academic trauma center, we specialize in the treatment of complex neuro, ENT and trauma cases. Other surgeries and procedures are diverse and include Cath Lab/EP, IR and ICU level of care patients. Phase 1 recovery focuses on airway maintenance, breathing, hemodynamic stability and pain control.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

Unit Details:

• UC Medical Center is the Greater Cincinnati's only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center.
• The PACU team is dedicated to providing each other with encouragement and support.
• UC Medical Center's OR and PACU are expanding with opportunities for growth.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Community Discounts

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Associate degree, minimum required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Current OH RN License
• BLS/ACLS certifications
• 2 years ICU, PACU or ED experience, required

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Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing. The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. The care is culturally based and age-specific.

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Clinical reasoning coupled with nursing skills acquired through experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines. Collects basic level data and follows protocols with all populations.
• Works on another's behalf and represents the concerns of the patient/family and nursing staff. Serves as a moral agent in identifying and helping to resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
• Nursing activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Works with others (e.g. patients, care providers) to encourage each person's contribution toward achieving optimal patient goals.
• The sensitivity to recognize, appreciate and incorporate differences into provision of care.
• Facilitates learning for patients/families, nursing staff and community including formal and informal learning.
• The ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice and providing informed practice.