Registered Nurse RN - PACU
Company: Ascension Health
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
We Are Hiring: Be the first smiling face as a RN for our
patients after surgery. Join the St. Vincent's Post-Anesthesia Unit
(PACU) Surgery team.Schedule: PRN: Mon-Friday days ; hours will
varySt. Vincent's Birmingham is a 400+ bed hospital conveniently
located downtown. -
- Heart of Care: Nurses are at the heart of the care we provide.
That's why, at Ascension, we invest in our nurses so they can have
a positive impact on the people and communities we serve. What You
Will Do: Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in
the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.
- Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of
Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri
Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
- Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and
interventions.
- Manage patient's pain.
- Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of
procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology. What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed
from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or
job transfer date.Advanced Life Support credentialed from the
- ADLS credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
obtained within 6 Month (180 days) of hire date or job transfer
date.
- BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support credentialed
from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month
(30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Additional Preferences: One year of ICU/ PACU / ED nursing
experience. Why Join Our Team: Ascension St. Vincent's has been
serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 120
years. We employ over 4,800 associates across five hospitals in
addition to outpatient health centers, physician offices,
rehabilitation centers and more. Ascension St. Vincent's is
committed to providing compassionate, personalized care for all,
including our associates. We offer a place of respect and
inclusion, as well as a rich learning environment with countless
opportunities for career growth and professional development. If
you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, we
invite you to explore a career with Ascension St. Vincent's today.
When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000
individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving
others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our
inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches
and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools
that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In
fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance
alone to support associate growth and development. If you are
looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in
your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension St. Vincent Health
System is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative
Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and
impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation,
age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data,
or other legally protected status.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice:
fFor further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the
following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:fPlease note that
Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who
have applied for a position using our official application. Be on
alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will
not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify
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