Registered Nurse - PACU (Full-Time)
$62,400–$112,320 year
On-siteWestmont, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Provide nursing care to post-operative patients in a same-day surgery setting, administering medications, monitoring symptoms, and discharging patients according to facility policies. Assess pain and nausea needs, document all treatments, and maintain patient privacy while functioning independently during emergencies. Perform routine charging of supplies and medications, admit patients to the sit-up area, and ensure environmental cleanliness. Maintain competence through continuing education and assist in orienting new employees to departmental policies. Requires current RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and 2 years of PACU experience preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse License
- 2 years PACU ASC experience preferred
- Current American Heart Assn. BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
- Standing: 66-100%
- Sitting: 0-33%
- Walking: 66-100%
- Lifting: 0-50lbs. as needed
- Carrying: 0-25lbs. as needed
- Pushing: 0-400lbs. on wheels with assistance as needed
- Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary
- Pulling: As necessary while providing patient care
- Bending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor
- Squatting: As necessary while providing care
- Rotating: Shoulders as necessary
- Kneeling: If necessary while providing patient care
- Reaching: overhead while providing patient care
- Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care
Desired Qualifications
- 2 years PACU ASC experience preferred
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