RN - PACU - PRN

Mercy; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking a PRN RN for the PACU department. This role involves providing exceptional care in a high-energy environment, focusing on teamwork and process improvements. Candidates must have acute care experience and be licensed to practice in Missouri.

Benefits

Shift Differentials

Incentives on shifts

Qualifications

• 2 years or more of Acute Care Experience is a MUST.
• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients during the peri-operative process.
• Engage in process improvements for the betterment of patients and co-workers.

Skills

Acute Care Experience

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Mercy Hospital Washington

Department/Positions: RN PACU

Status: PRN

Shift: Days

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Expectations/Incentives:

• • Shift Differentials
  • PRN co-workers are expected to work a minimum of thirty-six (36) hours per six-week scheduling period as outlined in Mercy’s scheduling timeline
  • PRN co-workers will accept these shifts during self-scheduling.
  • Incentives on shifts on shifts picked up after your 36 hours are complete within a 6 week scheduleing.

Overview:

The Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) deliver services to multiple surgical specialties in a hospital-based facility and outpatient surgery center. We are a high-energy unit which provides care for patients during the peri-operative process. We have an exceptional unit highlighted by teamwork and dedication.

We have a wide variety of patients, entailing a mix of inpatient and outpatient procedures. This diverse nature provides many educational opportunities for all coworkers. Our environment collaboratively engages process improvements for the betterment of our patients, co-workers, and community.

ASC/PACU has excellent teamwork in a diverse setting. Floating between two facilities helps to diversify our skills in peri-operative care. There is a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care and procedures performed. Our schedule allows for a well-balanced family and work-life.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
• Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Experience: 2 years or more of Acute Care Experience is a MUST
• Physical requirements/demands: Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
• Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
• Other unit specific certifications as required or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe.

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