REGISTERED NURSE - RECOVERY ROOM/PACU
Insight Health Systems · Chicago, IL · 11 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)