RN PACU / Recovery

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Jacksonville is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Recovery/PACU department. This role involves providing essential nursing care for patients in the immediate post-operative period, ensuring their comfort and safety. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and offers opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Department of Health required.
• Previous PACU experience preferred, Critical Care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients post-operatively.
• Follow aseptic technique and evaluate patient's responses to treatments.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Pain Management

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

ASN or BSN preferred

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Recovery / PACU
• Schedule: Rotating
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside
• Location: Jacksonville, FL

Listening to you, caring for you!

When you join our team, you join a true work family. You will feel supported, encouraged, and benefit from a work-life balance and career growth opportunities.

What You Will Do

Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.

• Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
• Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient's pain.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Department of Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• One or more of the following:
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • ADVLIFSUP certification accepted in lieu of BLS

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required. ASN or BSN preferred.

Work Experience:

• Previous PACU experience preferred.
• Critical Care experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding in the fastest-growing county in Northeast Florida with the addition of a fourth regional hospital, Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County. Serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, Ascension St. Vincent's has been providing caregivers in every discipline a rewarding career in healthcare since 1873.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options & wellness plans, retirement benefits including employer match plans, long-term & short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP), parental leave & adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and ways to give back to your community.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.