Registered Nurse (RN) Staff - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Baxter Health; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance Scholarships

On-Site Employee Pharmacy & Wellness

Employee Discounts

Flex Spending Account

Job summary

Baxter Health in Mountain Home, AR seeks a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) for full-time, 12-hour shifts. The role supports high-acuity patients with a 1:1 patient ratio, offering opportunities for education and Magnet Journey alignment.

The ideal candidate will have ADN with BSN/MSN preferred, Arkansas RN license, 1+ year PACU/acute care experience, and BLS; ACLS/PALS as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; ADN required; BSN/MSN preferred.
• Current Arkansas nursing license or compact state license.
• Minimum 1 year acute care or PACU experience preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS within 3 months and PALS within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on the Post-Operative unit as part of the nursing team.
• Assess, plan, implement and coordinate patient care from admission to discharge.
• Delegate safely to licensed and unlicensed staff as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to meet perioperative needs.
• Promote evidence-based care within a healing culture for the patient population.

Skills

Acute care nursing

PACU experience

BLS

ACLS within 3 months

PALS within 6 months

Education

ADN required

BSN/MSN preferred

Tools

DaVinci Surgical Robot

Navigational spinal surgery

Hybrid OR equipment

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Staff - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Baxter Health

Mountain Home , AR

Full time , 12 hour shift

Nursing

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) $2,500 - $10,000 Sign On Bonus!*

As a PACU RN you will assist with high acuity patients and enjoy the support of an awesome team! Our PACU at Baxter Regional Medical Center consists of 13 beds with 5 extended recovery beds. The Registered Nurses (RNs) on our team help to recover a wide variety of patients from pediatric to geriatric. Our cases include General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurological, Cardiovascular, Plastics, Ear Nose Throat (ENT), Urology and Gynecological (GYN) procedures. Patient acuity is from basic care to intensive care. Our unit follows ASPAN and Hospital Standards. Our busy, fast paced unit has a 1:1 patient ratio with occasional 2:1. We do require call but you will have most weekends and holidays off. We use self, on-call scheduling. Come shadow and see if the Post Anesthesia Care Unit is a nursing career fit for you.

Position Highlights:

• Education Opportunities: Continue to advance you and your families’ education, utilizing BRMC Foundation Scholarships and certification support.
• Technology: Davinci Surgical Robot; Navigational Spinal and ENT surgery; Hybrid OR for advanced vascular procedures, etc.
• Clinical Experience: Nursing Division is on a Journey to Magnet Excellence
• Employee-Centric: 2019 Best Places to Work in Arkansas

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care for assigned patients on the Post-Operative unit and participating as a member of the nursing team.
• Responsible for the care given to the patient and for the decision regarding which nursing tasks can be safely delegated to licensed and unlicensed persons involved in patient care.
• Must be proficient in a wide variety of high level nursing skills as well as adhering to all standards of nursing care and promoting a team effort among coworkers.
• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge.
• Dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our patients while meeting their individualized health and perioperative needs in collaboration with our physicians and facility administrative procedures.
• Collaborate with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidence based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. ADN required. BSN or MSN preferred.
• Licensure: Current Arkansas or Compact State RN License in good standing.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year acute care nursing or PACU experience preferred.
• Certification: BLS required. ACLS within the first three (3) months of employment and PALS within the first six (6) months of employment

BRMC offers competitive wages and an extensive benefits package. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Credit Union
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance Scholarships / Leadership Development / CMEs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Site Employee Pharmacy & Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Concierge Service

Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) supports a diverse and inclusive culture and is an equal opportunity employer. BRMC employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Should you have need for a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability, please contact Kim Beavers, HR Recruiter at [phone] or by email [e-mail] and provide the details of your specific request.