RN-Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Overview

RN, PACU – Allen Hospital, Waterloo, IA

Shift: 4-8 hour shifts with rotating start times (10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.). Weekday call and 1 weekend per month. Eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

11-bay and 3-side room unit. PACU provides Phase I recovery from anesthesia and surgery. Patient population ranges from infant to elderly. Nurses are certified in BLS, ACLS and PALS, and specialize in airway management and aggressive acute pain management. 24/7 coverage with at least two RNs available.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. Our Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities. Examples include:

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, disability coverage, and more; pet insurance is available for you and your family.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.

• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing teaching and referrals to ensure continuity of care.
• Develops an individual plan of care with the patient/family and healthcare team; promptly completes documentation for an accurate legal record.
• Delivers high-quality care using the nursing process, applying knowledge and clinical skills of the PACU specialty in accordance with policies and standards. Uses a holistic approach appropriate to the age of patients and families served.
• Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and ensures accountability in the plan of care.
• Utilizes critical thinking to make independent judgments and maintains responsibility for patient conditions.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Assesses and selects teaching strategies suitable for age, culture, gender, readiness to learn, and comprehension.
• Consults hospital resources to provide specialized education.
• Maintains patient and workplace safety by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting concerns promptly.

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Current nursing license in the state of Iowa or eligibility per Iowa Board of Nursing; fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Multicultural sensitivity, customer/patient-focused.
• Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
• Critical thinking and independent decision-making abilities.