Staff Nurse (RN) – PACU

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team. This position is a 0.75 FTE (60 hours per pay period) (5 shifts/ pay period), 12-hour shifts, day and night rotating shifts, every 4th weekend, on-call required per unit policy. The Post Anesthesia Care Unit provides critical care to immediate post-op and post-procedure patients of all ages. PACU provides evaluation, monitoring and treatment to patients emerging from anesthesia and annually cares for 10,300 patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within the context of the Hennepin Healthcare System Patient and Family Centered Care model, and under general supervision, the registered nurse provides and coordinates nursing care by:

• Protecting, promoting, and optimizing health
• Preventing illness and injury
• Alleviating suffering through the treatment of the human response
• Partnering with the patient, their family and significant others
• Documenting interventions and an individualized plan of care

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• ACLS required
• PALS certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire
• 1 year of RN experience in Adult ICU or PACU within the past 3 years
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in area of clinical specialty
• BSN Preferred. Bachelor of Nursing degree is strongly encouraged. Advancement in academic education will be discussed as part of individual professional development during the annual performance review.