What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN PACU position at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center?
Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region:
CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.
Overview:
Our system includes several Magnet®-designated facilities (with more hospitals on the Magnet® journey) and provides nurses with development, cross-training and options to flex and advance throughout their career journey. We offer Certification pay and a Clinical Career Ladder to help you grow and recognize your contributions to clinical excellence!
As a Nurse you will assume responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient. You will promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act, and demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
**Previous PACU experience or strong clinical background required**
**Previous PACU/ICU/ED experience required**
Day to Day duties:
Phase I & II recovered in same areas
Schedule: 36hrs/wk- 3X12hrs. Saturday, Sunday-0630-1900. 3rd shift TBD during interview based on availability and current Unit needs.
Call Not required.
Weekend Option Commitment & Differential-
Qualifications:
Education Requirements
The surgical unit itself has 17 rooms including the trauma room, a hybrid room, designated cardiac OR and a Cystoscopy room. We have two DaVinci Xi Robotic systems allowing us to provide robotically assisted procedures in general, urology, gynecology and thoracic specialties. Currently there are 17 different specialties provided here at SAH including trauma, neuro, ortho, general, cardiac, vascular, ENT, plastics, urology, GYN, thoracic, and more. Our caseload for 2019 was 5,859 procedures in this unit alone. We have one specialized team for cardiac, all other associates are cross-trained for all remaining specialties allowing for increased knowledge base of surgical procedures, skill level and ability to cover any patient care needs.
We provide safe, quality patient care to all those in need and exceptional customer service to our providers as well. The surgical department is fully invested in the team approach to patient care including nurses, surgical technologist, surgeons, anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA), support specialists, unit clerks, anesthesia techs, supply chain management, facilities and biomed. We support one another and encourage further education, internal promotions and a work-life balance. We look for those who have a vested interest in our department’s mission. Candidates must have a positive attitude, open communication skills, be hard-working, dedicated and accountable.
Our Total Reward Offerings:
Shift: Variable
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier 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. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.
CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.
Qualified external applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus!*
- To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, you must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter about the details!
Based on your location you may also be eligible for an additional relocation bonus up to $8,000!
Our system includes several Magnet®-designated facilities (with more hospitals on the Magnet® journey) and provides nurses with development, cross-training and options to flex and advance throughout their career journey. We offer Certification pay and a Clinical Career Ladder to help you grow and recognize your contributions to clinical excellence!
As a Nurse you will assume responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient. You will promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act, and demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
**Previous PACU experience or strong clinical background required**
**Previous PACU/ICU/ED experience required**
Day to Day duties:
- Recover all cases both Phase I & II.
- Approx. 30 cases per day
- Recovery of both Phase I & II in same area.
- RNs will cover both pre-op and PACU areas with 3-4 total on each shift.
- Staff is expected to float between Pre Op/ PACU
- RNs in pre-op/ PACU are responsible for pre op calls, PATs, transports in addition to the clinical aspects of pre-op and PACU care.
- Unit does see a few recoveries form other departments but is rare
OR Suites-17-PACU Bays- 12 Bays-36 Prep Op Beds
Phase I & II recovered in same areas
Schedule: 36hrs/wk- 3X12hrs. Saturday, Sunday-0630-1900. 3rd shift TBD during interview based on availability and current Unit needs.
Call Not required.
Weekend Option Commitment & Differential-
- RN Weekend Option position requires six month commitment to working weekend schedule.
- $10/hr weekend option differential applies for Saturday and Sunday shifts.
Qualifications:
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
Education Requirements
- Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
Experience Requirements
- One year experience, required
- Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
Licenses/Certification Requirements
- RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
Physical Requirements
- Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Schedule: Full time (variable)
Your Connected Community:
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
The surgical unit itself has 17 rooms including the trauma room, a hybrid room, designated cardiac OR and a Cystoscopy room. We have two DaVinci Xi Robotic systems allowing us to provide robotically assisted procedures in general, urology, gynecology and thoracic specialties. Currently there are 17 different specialties provided here at SAH including trauma, neuro, ortho, general, cardiac, vascular, ENT, plastics, urology, GYN, thoracic, and more. Our caseload for 2019 was 5,859 procedures in this unit alone. We have one specialized team for cardiac, all other associates are cross-trained for all remaining specialties allowing for increased knowledge base of surgical procedures, skill level and ability to cover any patient care needs.
We provide safe, quality patient care to all those in need and exceptional customer service to our providers as well. The surgical department is fully invested in the team approach to patient care including nurses, surgical technologist, surgeons, anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA), support specialists, unit clerks, anesthesia techs, supply chain management, facilities and biomed. We support one another and encourage further education, internal promotions and a work-life balance. We look for those who have a vested interest in our department’s mission. Candidates must have a positive attitude, open communication skills, be hard-working, dedicated and accountable.
Be sure to consider our generous benefits as part of your overall compensation! Designed with your well-being in mind, our benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K with generous match
- Daycare FSA that can include a company contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Forgiveness and more!
View more on our benefits HERE.
Pay Range:
$32.01 - $56.03 / hour
Shift: Variable
Salary : $32 - $56
