Surgery Center in Hinsdale, IL is seeking experienced PACU Registered Nurses.

The PACU RN ensures patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and facility administrative procedures. Participates in various quality improvement initiatives as assigned by the Director of Nursing (DON). The Perianesthesia RN must set priorities in planning care, and making clinical decisions. They are a resource for complex decision making and establishing individualized plan of care for the perianesthesia patient. Demonstrates the ability to meet the needs and provide service to all age groups in an ambulatory surgical center. Competent in providing services for the culturally diverse population the center serves.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Using the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation, provides direct patient care pre and post procedurally.
• Demonstrates competence in technical, critical thinking, and communication skills in patient care to a culturally diverse patient population, and in all functions of assigned area or duties.
• Adheres to Surgery Center policies, procedures, safety programs, standards of behavior, mission, vision, values and customer service expectations.
• Demonstrates accurate and timely nursing documentation of the patient's condition and care including developing and updating individualized patient care plans and patient education process.
• Provides written and verbal educational instruction to patient/family.
• Provides a safe work environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Assess risks to patient safety and provides intervention as necessary.

• Acts as a patient advocate and maintains patient confidentiality of patient issues.
• Maintains surgical services as assigned, in accordance with written policies and in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies and is responsible for quality patient care.

• At the direction of the DON and/or designee, maintains an adequate inventory for assigned area, including, but not limited to, equipment and supplies.

Position Requirements:

• State RN License required
• Registered RN with a minimum of 2 years OR experience
• ACLS, PALS certified required