Registered Nurse (RN) - PPOP-PACU

OrthoIndy; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoIndy Hospital in Greenwood, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the PACU team on four 10-hour weekday shifts (7:30 am–6:00 pm) with rotating day off. The role provides full benefits and minimal on-call obligations.

The RN will deliver preoperative and postoperative care, monitor patient status, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians and care teams. Indiana RN license, Associate's degree, BLS/ACLS required; PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred from a nationally accredited nursing program
• 2-4 years Registered Nurse experience in any of the following units required; PACU, ICU or ER. 4-6 years of experience preferred
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana required
• BLS, ACLS certification required; PALS preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assesses patient condition and reports any unusual symptoms, occurrences or discrepancies to manager and appropriate Physicians.
• Completes treatments and procedures as ordered and assigned by the Physician, consistent with patient complexity and commensurate with the skill, knowledge, and training of the individual.
• Provides care safely, with adequate quality, quantity, and timeliness and according to applicable standards.
• Admits patients to all areas within pre and post-operative and post-anesthesia services, and receives and reviews pre post-operative report.
• Sets-up, operates and monitors the use of various systems, equipment and instrumentation required for the care of patients.
• Reviews and initiates Physician's orders, administers medication, parenteral fluids and treatment as needed.
• Provides instruction, information, and counseling to patients and their families as needed. Distributes educational material as appropriate.
• Maintains medication and nursing documentation within the patient record.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and development levels of patients served.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS preferred

Job description

Four 10-hour weekday shifts, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Job Description

Facility: OrthoIndy Hospital, Greenwood, IN

Department: OIH PPOP-PACU

Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours per week, four 10-hour weekday shifts, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm with rotating day off, minimal call and we are closed the six major holidays each year! Full benefits included!

Great people are the backbone to great care and patient satisfaction. In return, we'll have your back--offering our employees a supportive team environment, great benefits, a true work/life balance, and the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for our patients.

Join TEAM OI!

At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 13 OrthoIndy locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 80 physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care.

OrthoIndy Hospital South, located in Greenwood, Indiana, providesoutpatient care and inpatient care, with four operating rooms and a 15-bed inpatient unit for patients undergoing more invasive procedures, such as disc replacement, spinal fusion or total hip and knee joint replacement. Other services include an urgent care, clinics, imaging and physical therapy.

General Statement of Duties:

The Registered Nurse PPOP PACU provides nursing care and service during the preoperative and postoperative periods, integrating and making nursing judgments pertaining to the patient's condition on a routine and emergency basis. The position oversees the supervision of all non-licensed personnel, while also receiving direction from Physicians.

• Monitors and assesses patient condition and reports any unusual symptoms, occurrences or discrepancies to manager and appropriate Physicians.
• Completes treatments and procedures as ordered and assigned by the Physician, consistent with patient complexity and commensurate with the skill, knowledge, and training of the individual.
• Provides care safely, with adequate quality, quantity, and timeliness and according to applicable standards.
• Admits patients to all areas within pre and post-operative and post-anesthesia services, and receives and reviews pre post-operative report.
• Sets-up, operates and monitors the use of various systems, equipment and instrumentation required for the care of patients.
• Reviews and initiates Physician's orders, administers medication, parenteral fluids and treatment as needed.
• Provides instruction, information, and counseling to patients and their families as needed. Distributes educational material as appropriate.
• Maintains medication and nursing documentation within the patient record.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and development levels of patients served.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred from a nationally accredited nursing program
• 2-4 years Registered Nurse experience in any of the following units required; PACU, ICU or ER. 4-6 years of experience preferred
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana required
• BLS, ACLS certification required; PALS preferred

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location

Greenwood , Indiana , United States