Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. You will monitor surgical patients in the immediate post-anesthesia period, coordinate care with the care team, and ensure readiness for the next phase of recovery.

PACU experience preferred and new grads are not being considered. You must have an accredited nursing program graduate, an active Illinois RN license, BLS; ACLS required at hire and PALS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• RN with accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS required at hire; PALS within 6 months.
• PACU/CCU/ED experience preferred.
• New grads are not considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to ensure safety.
• Lead evidence-based practice to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Hardworking

Collaboration

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

Where You Will Work:

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit cares for surgical patients post anesthesia that require close monitoring immediately following their surgical procedures. Teamwork, high emphasis on patients being ready the next phase of care, for example admission to inpatient unit or discharge home

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

• ACLS required at time of hire and PALS required within 6 months after hire

• PACU, Critical Care, or ED experience strongly preferred.

• New grads are not currently being considered.

• Communication, hardworking, multi-tasking, engagement and collaboration

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 645-bed non-profit teaching hospital located in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, Illinois. Founded in 1897, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is the sixth largest hospital in the Chicago area, and it operates a Level I trauma center

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.