RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Cleveland Clinic; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RN Loan Repayment program

Tuition Reimbursement program

Relocation assistance

Caregiver safety resources

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will deliver direct nursing care, implement and adjust care plans, monitor patient conditions, administer medications, and educate patients and families throughout the perioperative journey.

Minimum qualifications include diploma/ADN/BSN, state RN licensure, BLS, ACLS on hire or within first year, and at least one year of acute care RN experience (or licensed military RN).

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification must be presented upon hire or within first year.
• One year of current acute care RN experience OR licensed military RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Acute care experience

Communication

BLS/ACLS knowledge

Education

Diploma/ADN/BSN

RN licensure

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and experience world‑class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital provides state‑of‑the‑art healthcare to all its patients and is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

The Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit’s (PACU) team of caregivers at Avon Hospital pride themselves on providing top‑quality and patient‑centered care all while ensuring the safety of their patients. Caregivers on this unit provide care to diverse populations of post‑surgical patients waiting for their anesthesia to wear off. As an RN on this team, you will deliver exceptional care, throughout the patient care journey. In this role, you will interact directly with patients and their families, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and provide healthcare education as needed.

How You’ll Benefit

• Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you’re relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance.
• Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.

A caregiver in this role works days + on-call shifts from 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. including Saturday requirements.

On-call rotation is required, typically consisting of 4 to 6 shifts within a 6-week period, including one weekend shift; weekday on-call occurs overnight from 7:00 p.m. -- 7:30 a.m., while weekend call is 24 hours.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• *If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of hire
• One year of current acute care RN experience OR licensed military RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Two years as an RN in critical care

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $35.50

Maximum hourly: $55.60

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).