Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Prime Healthcare; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Vista Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia recovery care in a fast-paced surgical unit. The role reports to the OR Charge Nurse and Surgical Services leadership and focuses on safe, evidence-based patient care from PACU entry through stabilization.

The position requires an active RN license, BLS, and ACLS within 30 days of hire, with PALS preferred. Prior PACU or critical care experience is highly valued; a BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current valid RN license in state of practice.
• BLS (AHA) certification required upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certification required within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS (AHA) certification preferred.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience; minimum one year on the job training.
• CCRN preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for PACU patients.
• Coordinate post-operative care with surgeons and anesthesiologists; guide the care team to maintain standards.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians; monitor hemodynamics and diagnostic results.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient patient flow and unit organization.
• Adhere to hospital policies, regulations, and performance improvement activities.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

PACU Experience

CCRN

BSN

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

At North Vista Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, North Vista Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

North Vista Hospital is an accredited 177-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada.North Vista offers comprehensive healthcare services, including mental health care, emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, North Vista is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award, Heart Failure recognition and more. For more information, please visit www.northvistahospital.com.

Responsibilities

The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf