Preop/PACU RN Full-Time (36 hours per week)

JOB TITLE: PACU RN

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a fast paced Total Joint Replacement Ambulatory Surgical Center. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies.

The center operates Monday through Friday and shifts start at 0530 or 0730, the closing shift stays until the last patient is discharged (on average 4pm, however can be longer depending on patient acuity).
We have two operating rooms and serve 7-8 patients per day, usually with only one surgeon.
Seven preop/pacu bays are assigned to a patient for use in both phases of care, and the nursing staff adjust their assignments accordingly.
Majority of patients receive spinal anesthesia in preop and during recovery require post op ambulation of 100 feet.
Discharge teaching requires attention to detail as these are all outpatients.

REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current Pennsylvania RN License.
CPR required.
ACLS required.
Minimum one year in PACU. ED or critical care experience
Orthopaedic experience preferred

Benefits:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Life Insurance
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

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.

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.

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