Registered Nurse PACU
Company: Memorial Health University Medical Center
Location: Savannah
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you want to be appreciated daily? Our
nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for
patients. At Memorial Health University Medical Center our nurses
set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a
Registered Nurse- PACU (Weekends Only) -to join our healthcare
family.***Currently offering a Sign On Bonus for qualified
candidates!***BenefitsMemorial Health University Medical Center,
offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life,
career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services
at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and
behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services
and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and
disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental
health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection,
legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet
insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare
stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits
with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto
repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and
preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification
support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave,
long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of
absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only
coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on
income.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.At
Memorial Health University Medical Center, our nurses play a vital
part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you
want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA
Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible
for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for
life - and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for
our Registered Nurse PACU opportunity.Job Summary and
Qualifications
As a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN, you will provide
post-anesthesia nursing care to the patient in the immediate
post-anesthesia period and transitioning the patient to Phase I
recovery. You will be responsible for assessing, evaluating,
planning, implementing, and coordinating a treatment plan and
achieving the goals of the PACU department. - -
What you will do in this role: - -
--- You will provide prompt assessment of patient upon return from
OR and/or diagnostic procedure and document findings. - -
--- You will provide safe nursing care and safe environment for
patients and families. - -
--- You will transcribe and implement physician orders and document
all patient related information. -
---- You will administer medication and IV fluids accurately and
safely within nursing guidelines. - -
--- You will update/revise plan of care as needed, based on
continued assessment of patient. This includes providing care for
patient discharge to nursing unit, including transport. - -
--- You will effectively respond and perform in emergency and use
critical thinking skills to perceive potential problem situations
and intervene to offset adverse effects. - -
What qualifications you will need: - -
--- Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing:
Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required - -
--- Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state which you
practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license -
---- Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required - -
--- Minimum of 1-year previous experience of Nursing is required,
Critical Care experience is preferred
- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date
- PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date has provided quality healthcare services
since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and
advanced technology. Our 600+ bed hospital is one of the region's
leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across
southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah,
Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer
care, trauma care, children's care, high-risk pregnancies and
high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the region's only
Level I trauma center and children's hospital, as well as the
Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine.At Memorial
Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our
people and our community. We are committed to each other because
when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and
most compassionate way.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of
the World's Most Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute
more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an
estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care,
uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."The great
hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family
first, and the really great institutions will provide care with
warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas
Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about
every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our
Registered Nurse PACU opening. Apply today and a member of our
Talent Acquisition team will reach out.We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate
on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or
disability status.
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