PACU Nurse

1 month ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Surgery Partners Full time
Job Title:

RN - Recovery

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team in the PACU department. As a PACU Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care to patients recovering from surgery.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the provision of nursing care to patients in a same-day surgery setting.
  • Assume total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and center policies.
  • Monitor and control the use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.
  • Administer medications and treatments ordered by physicians.
  • Care for and discharge post-operative patients according to facility policies.
  • Assess, develop, and implement total nursing care for post-operative patients.
  • Record and report to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities, and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of post-operative patients.
Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current Registered Nurse License.
  • Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.
  • ASC setting experience; PACU orthopedic experience preferred.
Working Conditions:

The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a high level of professionalism and composure in emergency situations. The ability to make logical, quick decisions based on sound judgment is essential.

Physical Demands:
  • Standing: 66-100%
  • Sitting: 0-33%
  • Walking: 66-100%
  • Lifting: 0-50lbs. as needed
  • Carrying: 0-25lbs. as needed
  • Pushing: 0-400lbs. 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
Environmental Conditions:
  • Inside: 95-100%
  • Outside: 0-5%
  • Temperature: 30F-115F
  • Fumes: Occasional
  • Dust: Occasional
  • Gases: None
  • Odors: Occasional
  • 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).

Behaviors and Motivations:
  • 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.

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