Registered Nurse (RN) PACU - Part Time

American Addiction Centers; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, part of Advocate Health, seeks a skilled RN for PACU care in Park Ridge, IL. This part-time role offers two 10-hour shifts starting at 11:00 AM with shared call responsibilities.

ACLS and PALS are required within specified timelines, and 2+ years in ED/ICU/PACU is preferred; new grads are not considered. The position emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and coordinated transitions to inpatient units or discharge home, with comprehensive benefits for eligible

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program and active RN license in the state.
• ACLS and PALS required at specified times; BLS current at hire.
• PACU/ED/ICU experience preferred; new grads not considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care in PACU using nursing process.
• Maintain patient safety and high-quality care through evidence-based practice.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

RN license (Illinois)

ACLS certification

PALS certification

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Department:

37710 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - PACU

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou** rs Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Part time position, 20hrs per week. 2 ten hour shifts with a start time of 11am. Shared call responsibilities. ACLS and PALS required. 2+ years of previous ED, ICU or PACU experience is a must.

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work:

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit cares for surgical patients post anesthesia that require close monitoring immediately following their surgical procedures. Teamwork, high emphasis on patients being ready the next phase of care, for example admission to inpatient unit or discharge home

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

• ACLS required at time of hire and PALS required within 6 months after hire

• PACU, Critical Care, or ED experience strongly preferred.

• New grads are not currently being considered.

• Communication, hardworking, multi-tasking, engagement and collaboration

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 645-bed non-profit teaching hospital located in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, Illinois. Founded in 1897, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is the sixth largest hospital in the Chicago area, and it operates a Level I trauma center

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.