RN - Registered Nurse - PACU

Title: RN – Registered Nurse – PACU

“We dedicate our lives to caring for yours”

Position Description: RN - Registered Nurse - PACU

BayCare Health System is currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join our outstanding and compassionate PACU team at St. Joseph's Hospital - North.

The RN Responsibilities Include

Independently caring for a group of patients consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards.
Delegating appropriate patient care activities to other members of the health care team.
Professional accountability and development.
Direct contact with the child and has primary responsibility for providing personal care assistance and supervision to a child.
Performing the role of preceptor and charge nurse when assigned.

Why BayCare?

Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 34,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today.

St. Joseph's Hospital - North is Pathway to Excellence designated, which showcases the positive practice environment where RNs can excel in their practice.
Culture of safety
Utilize the latest technology

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement
401k match and additional yearly contribution
Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
Community discounts and more
AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Qualifications

Certifications and Licensures:

BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification is required
RN (Registered Nurse) license is required
ACLS Certification is required
Nurse Specialty certification is preferred

Education

Associates degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma is required
Bachelors degree in Nursing is preferred

Experience

2 years of RN experience is required.
1 year of RN experience in PACU, critical care and/or emergency is preferred

Specific Skills

Interpersonal skills
Critical thinking skills
Clinical skills appropriate to position

Facility:

St. Joseph's Hospital - North

Location: Lutz, FL

Status: Part Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Shift: Days

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: Yes

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

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