Registered Nurse, PACU

Job Title:

Registered Nurse, Surgical Services - PACU

Shift: PRN Days

Location:

Maria Parham Health - Henderson, NC

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.
Where We Are:
Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!
Why Choose Us:
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Robust employee recognition and awards programs
FREE Parking and much more

Connect with Our RN Recruiting Specialist
If you are interested in a phone screen:
Reach out to Angie Abou Zied by calling or text . Email:

Position Summary
The RN in the Recovery Room provides expert professional nursing care for the patient during the pre- and post-operative course. The RN assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care of patients that are under the effects of anesthesia. The RN must have excellent observation skills, critical thinking skills, and be able to make quick and effective decisions.

Reports to:

Director of Surgical Services

Essential Functions Additional Information
Patient Populations Served:
Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
Protected Health Information Accessed:
Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.
Exposure:
Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is present; may involve contact with patients, blood, body fluids, or specimens.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited/ approved school of nursing with an associate's degree in nursing is required.

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses
A current North Carolina or compact stated Registered Nurse (RN) license is required upon hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required within 1 year of hire

EEOC Statement
Maria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.