ACLS & PALS certification required within 6 months of employment
1 year of nursing experience in PACU or Critical Care
2 years of Critical Care experience
Basic EKG Interpretation skills
Responsibilities
Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of Patient Care Coordinators
Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure high standards of care
Advocate for individual patients by coordinating surgical team efforts
Address physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual responses of patients
Maintain a safe environment in compliance with administrative policies
Assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient outcomes
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Access to Continuing Education classes
Paid Time Off (PTO)
403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse - PACU
GENERAL SUMMARY: • The PACU Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Patient Care Coordinators • Collaborates with other members of the surgical team to ensure the highest standard of care • Accepts assignment to care for, take responsibility for, and advocate for an individual patient by coordinating efforts of the surgical team • The PACU Registered Nurse addresses the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual responses of the patient while maintaining an environment that ensures safety and compliance with administrative policies and procedures • The PACU Registered Nurse has the requisite skills and knowledge to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate the outcomes of interventions
BENEFITS: • Medical / Dental / Vision • Tuition Reimbursement • Continuing Education classes offered • PTO • 403 b with matching contributions
EDUCATION: • The PACU Registered Nurse will be a graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION: • The PACU Registered Nurse will have current RN Licensure in the State of Illinois • The PACU Registered Nurse will have a valid CPR Certification • ACLS & PALS are both required to have been obtained by your 6th month of employment with SHS. SHS will pay for you to obtain your ACLS & PALS but not to maintain it. If your ACLS & PALS has lapsed, SHS will pay for you to renew it on a one time basis. • Sedation Credentialing preferred
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • 1 year of nursing experience within PACU or Critical Care. • 2 years of Critical Care experience. • Basic EKG Interpretation
