REGISTERED NURSE RN - PACU - CASUAL IV TEAM COVERAGE PRIMARILY

Independence Health System - Westmoreland Area; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their PACU team. This role involves providing direct care to patients, utilizing nursing processes, and ensuring excellent communication with patients and families. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, particularly in PACU settings, and will be committed to quality improvement and professional growth. Join a supportive team that values flexibility and exceptional patient care, where your contributions will make a significant difference in the recovery journey of patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program required.
• PALS certification within one year of hire is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients in the Recovery Room.
• Support patients' physical and emotional health.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Communication skills

Clinical rotation experience

Charge nurse duties

Quality improvement activities

PALS certification

Strong IV skills

PACU experience

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Tools

Healthcare Provider CPR

ACLS

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE RN - PACU - CASUAL IV TEAM COVERAGE PRIMARILY

Job Category: NURSING

Requisition Number: REGIS021535

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• Posted: January 20, 2025
• Part-Time

Locations

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Description

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor, Operating Room

Job Summary: Responsible for providing direct care to assigned patients in the Recovery Room and IV Team. The Registered Nurse's responsibilities include but are not limited to utilization of the nursing process in the provision of care, excellent customer service skills and communication skills, flexibility, charge nurse duties, quality improvement activities, and professional growth. The Registered Nurse will support the patients and families' physical and emotional health.

Education

Minimum: Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program

Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Registration/Certification/Licensure

Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, ACLS, and Act 33/73 clearances. PALS required within one year of hire/transfer.

Experience

Minimum: Clinical rotation through educational program.

Preferred: Prior PACU experience, PALS, and strong IV, Midline, and PIC experience.

Other Requirements

N/A

Status

Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional: (0-1/3 of day, 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day, 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day, > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)

NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

Physical Demands

• Standing * - CONSTANT
• Walking * - FREQUENT
• Sitting - OCCASIONAL
• Stooping - OCCASIONAL
• Bending - FREQUENT
• Twisting - CONSTANT
• Kneeling - OCCASIONAL
• Squatting - OCCASIONAL
• Crouching - OCCASIONAL
• Grasping * - CONSTANT
• Finger Manipulation * - CONSTANT
• Seeing * - CONSTANT
• Hearing * - CONSTANT
• Repetitive Upper Extremity Use * - CONSTANT
• Pushing - OCCASIONAL (20# - 50#)
• Pulling - OCCASIONAL (20# - 50#)
• Lift - Floor to Waist: OCCASIONAL (Up to 20#)
• Lift - Waist to shoulder: OCCASIONAL (Up to 20#)
• Lift - Shoulder to overhead: OCCASIONAL (Up to 20#)
• Carrying - FREQUENT (Up to 20#)
• Working alone - OCCASIONAL
• Constant interruptions - FREQUENT
• Exposure to dust - FREQUENT
• Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL
• Working with bloodborne pathogens - FREQUENT