PACU RN, Per Diem – Glendale

Location: Glendale, 91204.

About the role

As a PACU Registered Nurse (Per Diem), you'll play a vital role in bringing that mission to life. Working closely with our PACU Charge Nurse in daily clinical operations, you'll help planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient care in the pre-operative period of the patient’s surgical experience. As one of the largest physician-led networks in Southern California, we have thousands of physicians and hundreds of hospitals committed to providing quality healthcare to all of the communities we serve. Every day, our employees are inspired to make a difference in the lives of others as well as transform their own experiences to achieve a higher sense of fulfillment. Our employees become a part of an extraordinary team of people dedicated to health, wellness, and happiness for themselves and others. There is no greater reward than contributing to a positive work environment where compassion, understanding, care and attention are encouraged and valued.

Responsibilities

• Participate in direct patient care including maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
• Perform pre/post-operative teaching to patients and/or their significant other.
• Manage patient complications and emergencies preoperatively and postoperatively.
• Maintain a professional demeanor for patient and staff, effectively communicate and set a positive patient experience.
• Utilize appropriate services when needed to communicate with staff and patients with speech and hearing disorders to ensure the highest standards of patient experience and safety.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a PACU/Pre-Op RN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current RN License.
• Current BLS Certification.

Skills

• Working knowledge and experience in PACU from hospital or ambulatory surgery center including direct patient care.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately.
• Ability to utilize resources in a timely, organized and cost effective manner.
• Knowledge of patient monitoring equipment.

Pay

$60.00 - $62.00 per hour.

Schedule

Minimum of two 10‑hour shifts per week.