RN Clinical Nurse II - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU East)

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a PACU nurse, providing recovery services for diverse surgical procedures. Enjoy a supportive work environment with set schedules and opportunities for professional growth. Your expertise will enhance patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of nursing experience.
• RN license in North Carolina; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying learning needs and attend educational programs.
• Demonstrate competence in caring for patients with complex issues.
• Collaborate with patients and families for effective care planning.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Graduation from a professional nursing school

BSN or MSN program enrollment

Job description

Job Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Unit Details: The UNC REX Post Anesthesia Care Unit is divided into two units: PACU East with 22 PACU bays and 8 OR Holding & Preoperative bays, and PACU West with 13 Phase I bays and 20 Phase II bays. The PACU handles cases in orthopedics, neuro, thoracic, general, bariatrics, plastic, urology, and endoscopy. It provides recovery services for adult and pediatric surgical and medical diagnostic procedures. Our PACUs are multidisciplinary, fostering collaboration among anesthesiology, surgery, and critical care teams.

Schedule and Call Requirements: PACU nurses have set schedules alternating weekly, supporting work/life balance. Call duties include a Saturday or Sunday day shift every 12 weeks, plus two 8-hour holiday shifts annually, with a rotating schedule to prevent consecutive holidays.

Responsibilities

1. Education: Participate in identifying learning needs, attend educational programs, utilize patient education materials, and assess readiness and developmental level of patients and families.
2. Evaluation of Care: Identify expected outcomes, seek guidance for care plan revisions, participate in interdisciplinary discussions, and communicate effectively for continuity of care.
3. Implementation: Demonstrate competence in caring for patients with complex issues, perform bedside testing, adhere to standards and policies, organize care priorities, and consult resources as needed.
4. Leadership: Develop and achieve professional growth goals, promote collaboration, participate in unit goals and quality improvement, and contribute to a safe hospital environment.
5. Patient Assessment: Recognize data from complex situations, prioritize care, and develop relationships with families to support advocacy and discharge planning.
6. Planning: Collaborate with patients and families, utilize multidisciplinary resources, and consider cultural factors in care planning.
7. Research: Engage with relevant journals and bring ideas for practice improvement.

Other Information

Education Requirements: Graduation from a professional nursing school; enrollment in a BSN or MSN program within four years if hired after January 6, 2014, with completion within seven years.

Licensure/Certification: RN license in North Carolina; BLS certification.

Experience: Minimum one year of nursing experience.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Post Anesthesia Care East

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours: 36 per week

Salary Range: $33.88 - $47.91 per hour

Work Schedule: Variable, Onsite

Location: Raleigh, NC

Exempt from Overtime: No

This position is employed by NC Health, a private subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. It is not a state position. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available; contact [e-mail].