Weekend PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care Specialist

IHA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

IHA in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for weekend shifts to care for surgical patients post anesthesia. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidenced-based care and facilitate the patient visit experience.

Responsibilities include pre-op preparation, communication with families, obtaining surgical consents, and post-op care for patients after anesthesia. Michigan RN licensure is required; ADN/BSN pathways are noted for progression.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing school and program.
• Associates Degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan.
• Recent experience in PACU required.
• ADN to BSN enrollment within 6 months of hire and completion within 4 years of hire.
• Specialty credentialing preferred according to clinical nursing practice specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative optimization of patients through questionnaires, labs and history.
• Communicate effectively with family before and during surgery.
• Assist in obtaining consents for surgery.
• Post-operative care of surgical patients after anesthesia.

Skills

RN experience

Acute care experience

PACU experience

Specialty credentialing

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

ADN must enroll in BSN within 6 months and complete in 4 years

Job description

IHA in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for weekend shifts to care for surgical patients post anesthesia. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidenced-based care and facilitate the patient visit experience.

Responsibilities include pre-op preparation, communication with families, obtaining surgical consents, and post-op care for patients after anesthesia. Michigan RN licensure is required; ADN/BSN pathways are noted for progression.