Registered Nurse (RN)- PACU

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for PACU to provide safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care using the nursing process to help patients attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

The role emphasizes strong clinical skills, clear communication, teamwork, and leadership to support patient recovery and smooth surgical care workflows. This position requires current RN licensure and relevant PACU experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing process and practice.
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment (stethoscope, thermometer, sphygmomanometer, electronic monitors).

Responsibilities

• Delivers relationship-based nursing care using the nursing process.
• Demonstrates technical skills for safe care and positive outcomes.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates to optimize patient care and operations.
• Develops self and contributes to professional nursing practice.
• Displays leadership influencing clinical and operational outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows policies and maintains PHI securely.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical equipment use

Education

BSN

MN

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN)- PACU (260009T3)

Registered Nurse (RN)- PACU - ( 260009T3 )

A Brief Overview

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

What You Will Do

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required) or
• (MN) Master in Nursing (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling FrequentlyGrasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%