Registered Nurse - PACU

Westmont, IL 60559, USA

Job Title
:
Registered Nurse - PACU (Full-Time)

Salary Range: $30.00 - $54.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.

Schedule
: (5) 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday

Essential Functions
:

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’s policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervision Received
:
Supervisor of Clinical Services

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License
• 2 years PACU ASC experience preferred
• Current American Heart Assn. 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 of the post‑operative patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
• Cares and discharges post‑operative patients according to facility policies
• Able to accurately assess need for pain and/or nausea medication
• An order always precedes the administration of medication
• Intended actions and side effects are known
• Medications are documented
• 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 for the patients, (i.e.: home x‑ray, outside radiology)
• Admits patients to sit‑up area
• Performs routine charging of medications and supplies
• Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU 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 things 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).

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

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.

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking.

Works well as a member of a group.

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work.

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.

2 years in an ASC setting; PACU orthopedic experience preferred.

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