Registered Nurse (RN), PACU - FT Days

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide total age-appropriate post-operative care in a Magnet hospital environment. You will deliver care as patients recover from anesthesia, support families, and manage pre-op holding for OR patients.

The role requires Illinois RN licensure, current BLS/CPR, and preferred critical care experience. Four 10-hour shifts, with a sign-on bonus opportunity, on-site at Memorial Health in Springfield.

Qualifications

• Licensed as RN in Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.
• Previous Critical Care experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from surgery or procedures.
• Delegate, supervise, and provide nursing care for a designated patient group using the nursing process.
• Support families and manage pre-op holding area for ED/nursing unit patients.
• Participate in quality improvement and integrate evidence-based practice.

Skills

IV insertion

IM injections

Patient care

Communication

Education

RN license (Illinois)

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care

We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type

On-site

Job Description Summary

** Sign On Bonus Opportunity **

This position is Full-Time, Four 10/hour shifts (9:00am - 7::30pm), with Call *Previous Critical Care experience strongly preferred.

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse provides total age-appropriate patient care immediate post-op, as patients are recovered/waking from anesthesia following surgery or procedures. They will provide family visits for patients as appropriate during recovery period and will serve as an inpatient pre-op holding area for patients coming from ED/nursing units to the OR. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to SMH Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act.

A Registered Nurse at Springfield Memorial Hospital means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The SMH environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions.

Licensure / Certification / Registry

• Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.

Other Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required.
• Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
• Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Pay Transparency

$30.23 - $48.37

Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially.