PACU RN (Full Time)

WHAT WE OFFER:

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  Starting hourly wage ranging from $34 -$40 based on previous experience 

  
  


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  6.5 paid holidays per year

  
  


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  Approximately 8 days of PTO within first year

  
  


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  Full slate of benefits to include health, dental and 401k

  
  


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  Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

  
  

 ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods; collaborates with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care.


• Assure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards; following ASC philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.


• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.


• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.


• Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.


• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

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  BS/BSN degree required
  
  


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  Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment
  
  


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  Current certification in Basic Life Support / Pediatric Advance Life Support 
  
  


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  Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required to be obtained within one (1) year of employment
  
  


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  Minimum of one (1) year of related work experience in a surgical/operating room environment is preferred
  
  

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  Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.  
  
  


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  Physical requirements: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 
  
  


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  The worker may be exposed to the following hazards: 
  
  

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  Anesthesia gases/agents 
  
  


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  Blood and Bloodborne pathogens  
  
  


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  Communicable diseases 
  
  


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  Hazardous waste 
  
  


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  Moving parts of equipment 
  
  


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  Sharp objects