*Registered Nurse - Short Stay Unit

Prime Healthcare; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a skilled PACU Registered Nurse for a Full Time position in the Short Stay / Recovery Room. The role requires valid RN license, BLS, ACLS within 30 days, and PACU/critical care experience or 1 year on-the-job training.

Responsibilities include coordinating post-operative care with surgical teams, guiding staff, and ensuring standards of care in the PACU.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or 1 year on-the-job training.
• CCRN (preferred).
• BSN (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care in the PACU using nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate post-operative care with surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining standards of care in PACU.
• Communicate changes in patient condition with physicians; monitor hemodynamics and diagnostic results.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and unit meetings.

Education

Current RN License (State)

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

CRRN (preferred)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Bonus Amount

10,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Short Stay / Recovery Room

Schedule: Full Time, 4-10 hour shifts, Varied Day Hours, Rotating weekend on-call

Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center

Location: Aurora, IL, 60506

Sign on bonus: Up to $10,000.00

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. Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.

5. Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.

6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. 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.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

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