Registered Nurse PACU Surgery Recovery

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose‑minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

Full time

Days

Advent Health Wesley Chapel has been named a Health grades Top 250 Hospital and is consistently named a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay. The facility includes a 50,000 sq ft community health & wellness center and a comprehensive women’s health center named Inspiration Place, incorporating female physician specialists, women’s imaging, pelvic floor and female physical therapy and a boutique spa. An off‑site 24 bed, 24/7 emergency room serves residents in West and Central Pasco.

The PACU Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for coordinating the efforts of the multidisciplinary treatment team for patients under their care. The RN is accountable for administering, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the nursing process in the provision of care; and will strive to maintain and improve patient outcomes. They are expected to work within the parameters of the Florida Nurse Practice Act, regulatory standards, established policies, protocols and procedures;

and utilize other pertinent references as guidelines for clinical practice. They critically evaluate evidence for application to clinical practice in their area of practice.

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate patient care needs for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Performs initial nursing assessments, documents findings within identified time frames and activates initial plan of care. Documents patient progress in the medical record on a regular basis, including assessment and management plans. Safely administers medications to patients according to hospital policy and procedures.

Conducts second nurse verifications. Reconciles medication on admission and transfer.

• Minimum Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing upon hire
• Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a PACU or critical care setting upon hire
• Active Florida RN or APRN license required upon hire
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or RQI upon hire
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification or RQI upon hire
• Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or RQI upon hire
• Current NIHSS upon hire
• 8 hours of Stroke Education within 6 months of hire date, then annually
• 8 hours Hip & Knee Replacement / Spine Education within 6 months of hire date, then annually

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.