Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU .9 7p at Advocate Health Care

REGISTERED NURSE: POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNITSHIFT: .9 PM/NIGHTJob SummaryUsing evidence-based practice clinical decision making compassion and skilled dialogue the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment diagnosis planning implementation and evaluation in accordance with established standards policies and procedures.

Position Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN licenseBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

Experience: ICU/ telemetry experience is preferred, pediatric or peri anesthesia is also preferred.

Certification in your current area of specialty once meeting eligibility requirements.

Current AHA CPR

Ability to work weekends holidays and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing

Certain positions may require to take call

Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse hazardous or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick

Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disasterRoutinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients

Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds or when patient is unable to assist with the lift patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other team member when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.