Registered Nurse (RN), PACU - Nights

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Memorial Health in Springfield, IL is seeking a Full-Time Night shift PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide post-anesthesia care in a Magnet hospital setting. Three 12-hour shifts (6:45pm–7:15am) with call are required. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for this opportunity.

Ideal candidates have critical care experience and will participate in evidence-based practice, research, and quality improvement while upholding the department's mission and patient-centered care philosophy.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Illinois (state license)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Ability to position and transfer adult patients
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Proficiency in IV insertion and IM injections

Responsibilities

• Provide total age-appropriate post-anesthesia care in PACU.
• Accommodate family visits during recovery.
• Serve as inpatient pre-op holding area liaison for ED/nursing patient flow to OR.
• Delegate, supervise, and provide nursing care per patient group using nursing process.
• Contribute to quality improvement and adhere to hospital mission and ethics.

Skills

BLS/CPR certified

IV insertion

IM injections

Prolonged standing

Patient transfer

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

$20,000 Sign On Bonus Opportunity

This is a Full-Time Night shift PACU Registered Nurse (RN) position. Three 12/hr Shifts (6:45pm - 7:15am), 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.

• Paid time off


• 401(k) match


• 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.