PACU Registered Nurse RN

PACU Registered Nurse RN

16 Aug 2024
Connecticut, Hartford, 06101 Hartford USA

PACU Registered Nurse RN

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Position Purpose:At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center , the Registered Nurse RN in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU delivers patient care for same-day surgeries.What you will do:

Dynamic work environment in a fast-paced unit, catering to patients from the Main Operating Room and other departments needing anesthesia recovery.

Engage in Pre-Op duties, involving assistance with regional nerve blocks, initiation and monitoring of IVs, anesthesia support, delivering pre-operative instructions, and conducting assessments.

Post-Op responsibilities include overseeing PACU phase 1 and 2 recovery from anesthesia, providing reports to receiving InPatient units, updating patients’ families, and offering comprehensive discharge education.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is mandatory. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU nursing is essential. Consideration will be given to candidates with experience in the ICU or Emergency Room, particularly if their current or recent skillsets demonstrate expertise with ventilated patients, which is a mandatory requirement.

BLS or CPR Certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.

ACLS and PALS C ertification: Required within six months of hire.

Proficiency in practicing according to the recommended standards and guidelines set forth by ASPAN (American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nursing) is a requisite skill.

Position Highlights and Benefits:Full-Time – 36 hours/week - Day Shift.

The position is three 12-hour shifts, with weekend requirements every 3rd weekend.

Variable Day shift rotations with ranging start times of 9:00 am, 10:00 am, or 11:00 am.

On-call requirement is based onto unit needs. Night Shift may be required based on unit needs, as well.

Explore eligibility and details regarding the available sign-on bonus. Feel free to inquire for more information.Ministry/Facility InformationSaint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teachinghospital in the region.#LI-JL3Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran

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