Registered Nurse RN - PACU Recovery Room

Ascension; Cove (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart in Panama City, Florida is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU/Recovery Room. The role involves providing direct care for patients post-anesthesia, managing pain, and ensuring compliance with AORN/ASPAN standards. Qualified candidates will have the necessary RN licensure and preferred experience in a critical care setting.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Florida required.
• Certifications: Advanced Life Support, BLS Provider, Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained by specific deadlines.
• One year of experience as a Staff Registered Nurse required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients.
• Evaluate patient responses and manage pain.
• Follow aseptic sterile techniques during procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Aseptic Technique

Pain Management

Evaluation of Treatments

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nursing program

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: PACU / Recovery Room
• Schedule:Full-time, day shift
  • Monday - Friday with no set schedule.
  • Call requirement that includes weekends, nights and holidays.
• Hospital:Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
• Location:Panama City, Florida

What You Will Do

Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.

• Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
• Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient's pain.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Graduate of a Registered Nursing program required.

Work Experience:

• One year of experience as a Staff Registered Nurse is required.
• Previous experience in a critical care or PACU setting is preferred.

Additional Preferences

Prior PACU or Critical care experience is preferred.

APAN preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Sacred Heart is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare to children and adults in South Alabama and Northwest Florida communities and operates Northwest Florida's only children's hospital. Our faith-based ministry offers caregivers the opportunity to flourish personally and professionally in a variety of specialties, including cardiology, brain and spine, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics and cancer care.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.