Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery

West Anaheim Medical Center; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

West Anaheim Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Per Diem PACU Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality postoperative care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The RN will be responsible for coordinating post-operative care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, maintaining standards of care in the PACU, and communicating patient condition changes to physicians. Current RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PACU experience are required or preferred as listed.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor.
• The Registered Nurse coordinates post-operative care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU.
• Communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s condition and results of diagnostic studies; participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Education

Current and valid state RN License

BLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS (AHA) certificate

PALS (AHA) certificate

Previous Critical Care or PACU experience

Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! West Anaheim Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Founded in 1964, West Anaheim Medical Center is a 219-bed acute-care hospital dedicated to providing the community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Key services include general medical and surgical inpatient care and treatment, emergency services, surgical services, behavioral health, comprehensive heart center, and diagnostic imaging. For more information visitwww.westanaheimmedctr.com.

Responsibilities

The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current and valid state RN License.
• 2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
• 5. Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
• 6. Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• 7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency

West Anaheim Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $65.32 to $65.32. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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