Registered Nurse RN PACU

Henrico Doctors' Hospital; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Henrico Doctors Hospital is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to support immediate postoperative care in a fast-paced surgical unit. You will monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status, respond to complications and collaborate with the anesthesia team to ensure patient safety during recovery.

The role requires an RN license, a RN diploma, ACLS/BLS/PALS with 2 years of critical care experience, and on-call availability for some non-business hours.

Qualifications

• ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications required within 30 days of start date.
• RN license and nursing diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in PACU settings.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams for perioperative care.
• Monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status; respond to complications.
• Perform initial wound care and ensure patient stability during recovery.
• Educate patients and families about condition, treatment and follow-up.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Spt

Basic Cardiac Life Support

PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt

Critical care experience

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

RN License (RN)

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: 33.74 - 50.62 / hour

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Job Summary and Qualifications

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours which will be discussed in the interview.

Position Details:

• Self/Preferential Scheduling posted four weeks in advance
• Supportive, visible leadership that promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture where nurses are empowered to ask questions, seek help, and provide valuable input
• Staffing Support from Certified Nurse Assistance, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare that is available as a staffing resource as needed
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care

What you will do in this role:

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), therapy, and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse Diploma
• 2 years of critical care experience required

Benefits

Henrico Doctors Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Established in 1974, Henrico Doctors Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, womens services and a 24/7 emergency department. Operated by HCA Healthcare, Henrico Doctors Hospitals consists of three community campuses - Henrico, Parham, and Retreat Doctors Hospitals along with a free-standing emergency center, Hanover Emergency Center. Envisioned, founded and supported by a group of independent physicians looking to provide high-quality care in an accessible community setting, Henrico Doctors proudly remains committed to providing patients with the best care possible.

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse RN PACU opening.

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