Staff RN Per Diem Union - 12hr - SMRMC Recovery Rm

Prime Healthcare; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU to provide postoperative care in a high-volume perioperative setting. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists, ensuring smooth recovery and safe patient flow.

The role reports to the OR Charge Nurse and Surgical Services Director. Current state RN license, BLS, ACLS are required or will be upon hire; PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS (AHA) certification required on hire.
• ACLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire.
• PALS (AHA) certification preferred.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience; minimum 1 year on the job.
• CCRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process in PACU.
• Coordinate post-operative care with surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and unit meetings.

Skills

RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

PACU experience

CCRN

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.

Responsibilities

The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf