Registered Nurse RN PACU
Job Summary and Qualifications
The PACU Registered Nurse plays a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Responsibilities include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, responding promptly to any complications or side effects, providing initial wound care to the surgical site, and ensuring patient stability during recovery. Collaboration with the surgical and anesthesia team is also part of the role.
This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours, which will be discussed in the interview. The position details include self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, supportive leadership, staffing support from certified nurse assistants, patient care techs, charge nurses, and an RN float pool, and rounding with unit leaders.
What You Will Do in This Role
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, consisting of the provider(s), therapy, and more. Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly. Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow-up measures.
Qualifications You Will Need
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Nurse Diploma
- Previous critical care experience required
Benefits
Retreat Doctors' Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. This includes:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Learn More About the Benefits Offered For This Job
Retreat Doctors' Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Company Information
Established in 1974, Henrico Doctors' Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, women's services, and a 24/7 emergency department. Operated by HCA Healthcare, Henrico Doctors' Hospitals consists of three community campuses - Henrico, Parham, and Retreat Doctors' Hospitals, along with a free-standing emergency center, Hanover Emergency Center. Envisioned, founded, and supported by a group of independent physicians looking to provide high-quality care in an accessible community setting, Henrico Doctors' proudly remains committed to providing patients with the best care possible.
How to Apply
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse RN PACU opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.