RN - PACU - Days/Evenings - Full Time

PACU nurses provide compassionate care to post-anesthesia patients. They are often the first person patients see after surgery. They have high-level critical thinking skills, vast clinical knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required
• Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is required
• Current BLS & ACLS Certification required
• Two years of experience in an Adult PACU, ICU or Emergency Room is highly preferred
• Certification in AACN, and successful completion of a Critical Care Course preferred

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for providing care to post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local until admitted to the inpatient unit or discharged from Woman’s Hospital.
• Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Detects early signs and symptoms of potential peri-operative complications and report observations promptly to proper physician.
• Provide education and emotional support appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance.
• Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practice.
• Directs and assists in care and handling of state of the art supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priority.
• Provide patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice standards, ANA Standards & the LA Nurse Practice Act.
• Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Hours:

Days/Evenings

Pay Range:

$27.72 - $44.35

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals for women and infants in the United States. We are recognized throughout the country for our innovative programs, and we pride ourselves in surpassing the expectations of those we serve. Providing exceptional patient care and creating exceptional patient experiences are at the center of what we do at Woman’s. Our team consistently exceeds state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction.

Our employees, organizational culture, mission, vision, values, and benefits make Woman’s a best place to work. In fact, for the 17th year in a row, Woman’s has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare – making us the only healthcare organization to earn the distinction every year since the program’s inception. We are proud of the level of care our staff provides to our patients and each other.

For nurses right out of school to those with more experience, Woman’s is the right career choice if you’re looking for purpose and meaning – to share your passion and compassion to care for others. Your nursing career is as important to us as it is to the patients you will care for every day.

• Advanced care: We invest in delivering the highest quality care to our entire community. It’s our priority.
• Your voice matters: As an ANCC designated Magnet organization, nursing at Woman’s is focused on inclusive decision-making and shared governance. You can help make us better every day.
• Grow with us: When you get better, so do we. Professional development is a part of our culture. We offer:
• In-depth Training and Orientation Period
• Transition to Practice Program
• Career Ladder Program
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus $150

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Woman’s Hospital. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary : $28 - $44