RN, PACU Nights

Major Responsibilities

• Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practice ethical decision-making, respecting interdisciplinary roles and contributing to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Delegate appropriately to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including assessment of data reflective of patient status and interpretation of age‑specific needs.

• Education
  :
  Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Certification / Registration / License
  :
  Basic Life Support (BLS). Active registered nurse (RN) license (compact or single‑state) with privileges to practice in the state(s) where services are provided.
• Experience
  :
  Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  :
  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
  • Time management, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., e‑mail, electronic records, digital platforms).
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
  :
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently.
  • Ability to lift and support weight of up to 35 pounds and push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
  • Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
  • Capability to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de‑escalation when needed.
  • May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as required.
  • Response to changes in patient and unit conditions required quickly.
  • Physical abilities testing may be required. Additional department‑specific physical requirements may be identified.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

• Full‑time position (36 hours/week). PACU nights, 12‑hour shifts.
• Pay range: $38.20 – $57.30 per hour.
• Sign‑on bonus eligible.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid time off and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Educational assistance and career development programs.