Registered Nurse, PACU

Company: Memorial Health System
Location: Springfield
Posted on: October 16, 2020

Job Description:

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse will provide age-appropriate patient care immediately post-op, as patients are waking up from anesthesia following surgery or procedures. They will provide family visits for patients as appropriate during recovery period and will serve as an inpatient pre-op holding area for patients coming from ED/nursing units to the OR.

The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act.

A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.

Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.

Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

One of the leading healthcare organizations in Illinois, Memorial Health System of Springfield is a community-based, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to patient care, education and research.

Our more than 6,700 staff members, partnering physicians and hundreds of volunteers are dedicated to improving the health of the communities we have served since 1897. In a year, we serve an average of more than 40,000 inpatients, more than 667,000 outpatients and more than 125,000 patients in our four Emergency Departments. Our highly skilled team has a passion for excellence and is dedicated to providing a great patient experience for every patient every time.

In support of our commitment to community responsibility, all Memorial Health System affiliates participate in health screenings and educational events to further provide for the healthcare needs of our community.  Learn more  about our community benefit initiatives.

Mission

To improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Vision

To be the health system people choose over all others.

Values

SAFETY

We put safety first.

We speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety.

We take action to create an environment of zero harm.

INTEGRITY

We respect others and show compassion.

We behave honestly and ethically.

We are accountable for our attitude, actions and health.

QUALITY

We advance our knowledge and skills.

We seek continuous improvement.

We deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.

STEWARDSHIP

We use resources wisely and maintain financial stability.

We work together to coordinate care and services across the health system.

We promote healthier communities.

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