PACU RN

Company: ST. VINCENT INFIRMARY MED CTR
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: January 10, 2021

Job Description:

Overview:CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. , from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.ResponsibilitiesComing out of anesthesia is pretty unpredictable. Some patients might be scared, confused, or in pain while others could have their own comedy show on cable. Most PACU nurses probably have many stories for each scenario. Regardless of the outcome, one thing all patients have in common is their need for care. We are thankful for these nurses and want more of them! Ready to share your PACU stories and hear a few new ones? Connect with us today! What you'll do:* Provide intensive observation and treatment of patients who have undergone anesthesia* Monitor levels of consciousness to ensure sedation is wearing off properly and safely* Offer a calming presence as you are most likely the first person the patients see post op* Answer questions and convey important information to patients and family members or caregivers Why you should choose us:What sets us apart from other healthcare organizations? How much time do you have? In short, it all starts with our current employees. They believe in living our mission to provide compassion to everyone. We, in turn, believe that growing and supporting our people allows us to deliver a higher degree of quality care to our patients. CHI advocates for all who live in the communities we serve, especially the most vulnerable. Choose an organization who will champion your talents and nurture your career. Choose CHI! QualificationsWe are looking for a responsible and compassionate Registered Nurse with top-notch clinical skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. It is also important to display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to effectively educate patients and their families on the in-home healthcare process.Additional requirements for this role include:Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our stateGraduate of an accredited nursing programExperience as a Registered Nurse preferredBasic Life Support (BLS) requiredSpecialty certification (ex: CCRN, CNOR, CEN) preferred Additional certification or licensure may be required for some specialty areas CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.

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