RN - PACU - PRN

Health eCareers; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team at a leading hospital where you can make a real difference in patients' lives. As an RN in the PACU, you'll work in a high-energy environment providing essential care during the peri-operative process. This role offers diverse experiences with a mix of inpatient and outpatient procedures, fostering professional growth and teamwork. Enjoy a well-balanced work-life schedule while contributing to a collaborative atmosphere focused on excellence in patient care. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to enhance your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Shift Differentials

Flexible Scheduling

Team Collaboration

Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• Must maintain a current RN license in the hiring state.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the Ambulatory Surgery Center and PACU.
• Engage in teamwork and process improvements for patient care.

Skills

Acute Care Experience

Patient Care

Teamwork

Physical Endurance

Education

Registered 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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