Registered Nurse (RN)-PACU

Wellington Regional Medical Center; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Loan Forgiveness

Health benefits

Job summary

Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, Florida, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the PACU. This full-time daytime role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to cover various shifts and overtime as needed.

The RN will provide safe, competent care per facility policy, lead and support the healthcare team, and apply patient-centered care principles. Stroke alert processes, NIHSS, and post-therapy patient care are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
• Previous PACU experience preferred.
• Current Florida nursing license.
• BLS (current upon hire).
• ACLS (current upon hire).
• PALS (within 3 months of hire).
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies.
• Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Maintain stroke alert recognition, conduct NIHSS, and care for post-therapy patients in PACU.

Skills

Patient care

Stroke assessment

NIHSS

Team leadership

Education

Florida RN license

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN)- PACU (Full-time Days)

This opportunity is Full-time at 36 hours a week with full benefits. Opportunity to cover various shifts and overtime.

Role and Responsibilities

Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing activities. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Performs and documents the NIHSS, assessment of post thrombolytic and/or endovascular therapy patient, assumes patient care of the stroke alert while in the PACU Department. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 4 hours online training.

Wellington Regional Medical Center

Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization.

Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.

We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

Service excellence is a part of all we do at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Our team is guided and held accountable by the following core standards:

• Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, taking responsibility for our actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work.
• Practice teamwork by actively participating in decision-making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person.

If our core standards inspire you, Wellington Regional Medical Center is a place where your career can grow.

Here, safety is more than a priority—it’s our guiding value, and we’re committed to achieving zero preventable harm. We do what’s right, learn from every experience, and create a supportive environment where every team member can thrive.

Join us and become part of a community committed to excellence where caring for one another is at the heart of everything we do.

To learn more visit Welcome to Wellington Regional Medical Center | Wellington, FL

Our nursing teams feature a top-of-license approach utilizing a reliable cohort of RNs, LPNs & Clinical Managers all dedicated to patient safety and quality care.

Visit the site virtually and much more online at: www.wellingtonregional.com

Benefits for our Registered Nurse (RN) include:

• Tuition Assistance
• Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education
• In-house Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!

• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

What do our current nurses value at Wellington Regional Medical Center & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
• Previous PACU experience Preferred
• Current Florida nursing license
• BLS (current upon hire)
• ACLS (current upon hire)
• PALS (within 3 months of hire)
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.