Registered Nurse; RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $37-56 per hour
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a nursing job in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

• Discipline: RN

• Duration:
Ongoing

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: evenings

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Employment Type:

Staff
Who We Are
Perianesthesia at ABMC operates in two dedicated locations within the hospital:
East, located on the first floor, and Main, situated on the second floor. Each unit functions independently and delivers comprehensive, high-quality care across all three phases:
Preoperative, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Discharge.
Our multidisciplinary team includes Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), all working collaboratively with ABMC physicians and Anesthesia providers. Together, we are committed to delivering exceptional and compassionate care to every patient.
We support a broad range of surgical and procedural specialties, including:

• Neurological

• ENT

• Plastics

• Orthopedics

• General Surgery

• Ophthalmology

• Robotics

• Urology

• Cardiothoracic
In addition, we provide perianesthesia care for procedures performed in specialized areas such as:

• Cardiac Catheterization Lab

• Bronchoscopy Lab

• Interventional Radiology (IR)

• Gastrointestinal (GI) Lab

• PET Scan with Anesthesia

• Radiation Oncology
Our goal is to ensure safe, seamless, and patient-centered care throughout the surgical and procedural journey.
Position Highlights:

• Currently Four 9 hour shifts with start times between 9am and 11am (day off variable)

• Call approximately 1-2 overnight shifts every 6 weeks, every 13th weekend (rotating days/nights), and 1 holiday every 1-2 years (rotating days/nights).

• 30 minute call response time required

What We Offer:

• Sign on Bonus:
Up to $10,000 may apply for external teammates

• Student Loan Support:
Up to $20,000 ($5,000 annually for 4 years)

• Education Assistance:
Up to $7,200 per year

• Comprehensive Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, 401k, Flex spending

• PTO accrual

• Veteran and Military Friendly Employer
Major Responsibilities:

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.

• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.

• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.

• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.

• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.

• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.

• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.

• Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and…