staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $35-47 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionAdvocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered
Nurse (RN) PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a nursing job in
Chicago, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: flexible
- Employment Type: Staff
**This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus payable
after hire** (external candidates only)Title: Registered Nurse:
PACU/Same Day SurgeryScheduled Hours: Full TimeDAY/PM SHIFT (8am
8:30am or 10:30am start times);10 hour shifts with self
scheduling;Ability to share call responsibility during the monthJob
Summary:Using evidence-based practice clinical decision making
compassion and skilled dialogue the registered nurse leads efforts
to create the safest patient environment and the best patient
experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered
care across the continuum to support the successful transition of
patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home
communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and
coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate
utilization of assessment diagnosis planning implementation and
evaluation in accordance with established standards policies and
procedures. The registered nurse will be responsible for providing
post-surgical recovery to patients.This position covers staffing as
needed for PACU & Same Day Surgery.Position Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN
license
- BSN preferred, ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with
less than 12 months of experience to enroll in BSN completion
program to be completed in four years and obtain Advocate Aurora
Health (AAH) recognized nursing certification within 2 years of the
date of hire or becoming eligible to sit for certification,
whichever is later.
- Nurses with more than 12 months experience in direct patient
care must possess a BSN or obtain either BSN within 4 years of hire
or obtain an Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) recognized nursing
certification within one year of the date of hire or becoming
eligible to sit for certification, whichever is later.
- One (1) year of PACU or ICU experience required.
- Current AHA CPR and ACLS
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in
order to accommodate staffing
- Certain positions may need to take call
- Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse,
hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
- Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a
fire or other disaster
- Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and
patients
- Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access
all areas of the unit
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient
lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with
the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with
at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient
lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case
basis.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R115963. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit-PACUAbout
Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses
demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect,
collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live
well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate
Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation,
education and professional development, in the care setting that is
best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly
whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or
more than 500 sites of care. Join our team and be inspired to chart
a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation
for nurses to pursue their passion.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Sign-On bonus
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