Registered Nurse - PACU

Duly Health Westmont, 815 Pasquinelli Dr, Westmont, IL 60559, USA

Registered Nurse - PACU (Full-Time)

5 x 8‑hour shifts, Monday‑Friday

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same‑day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and center policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervisor of Clinical Services

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License.
• 2 years PACU ASC experience preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post‑operative patients.
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by physicians.
• Cares for and discharges post‑operative patients according to facility policies.
• Accurately assesses need for pain and/or nausea medication.
• Ensures an order precedes medication administration.
• Knows intended actions and side effects.
• Documents all medication administration.
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information.
• Provides psychological support to patients and/or families.
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care.
• Admits patients to sit‑up area.
• Performs routine charging of medications and supplies.
• Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used.
• Functions independently in emergency situations.
• Makes logical quick decisions based on sound judgment.
• Maintains competence through continuing education.
• Meets CEU requirements for re‑licensure.
• Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies.
• Acts as a resource for new employees.
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment.

• Standing: 66–100%
• Walking: 66–100%
• Lifting: 0–50 lbs as needed
• Carrying: 0–25 lbs as needed
• Pushing: 0–400 lbs on wheels with assistance as needed
• Climbing: 1–5 flights of stairs as necessary
• Pulling:
  As necessary while providing patient care
• Bending:
  Proper bending necessary to pick items off the floor
• Squatting:
  As necessary while providing care
• Rotating shoulders:
  As necessary
• Kneeling:
  If necessary while providing patient care
• Reaching overhead: while providing patient care
• General comments:
  Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care.

• Inside: 95–100%
• Temperature: 30 °F–115 °F
• Fumes:
  Occasional
• Dust:
  Occasional
• Gases:
  None
• Mist:
  Occasional
• Radiation:
  Occasional
• Noise or Vibrations:
  Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc.
• Hazards:
  Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc.
• Personal Protective Equipment:
  Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover).

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Work‑Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.

Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi‑cultural organization.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.