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REGISTERED NURSE - RECOVERY ROOM/PACU

Insight Health Systems · Chicago, IL · 13 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

FULL-TIME DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Frequently check PACU patients, monitoring their vital signs and other post-surgical factors
  • Review each patient's medical history, taking note of important information
  • Perform post-operative tasks, such as changing bandages and giving patients medications
  • Provide patients and their family members or caretakers with information about home recovery, including any restrictions on diet or activity
  • Determine if patients are ready to leave the facility or if they need more specialized care in the ICU
  • Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, technologists, and other hospital personnel as necessary to provide quality patient care

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing
  • Valid state certification as a registered nurse
  • 2+ years of nursing experience (Critical care, PACU, ER or ICU experience preferred)
  • Current ACLS and Basic Life Support certifications
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Keen attention to detail

BENEFITS

  • 401(K) matching (4%)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid vacation time
  • Health, vision & dental benefits (eligible at 30 days)
  • Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance (after 30 days of employment)

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