Recovery Room RN

Description

Introduction

PACU RN: This position is for a Registered Nurse. Critical Care experience is preferred, but not necessary. Care consists of recovery of post anesthesia patients in phase I care. Patients range from pediatric to adults. Applicants must be able to be self-directed, calm under pressure, and work well with a diverse team of professionals. Benefits of this position include working with a wide variety of post-operative patients ranging from traumatic injuries to elective procedures, a flexible schedule which includes limited nights, weekends, and holidays, and working with a fantastic team of positive, goal oriented individuals who look out for each other and provide outstanding patient care.

Benefits

At Ogden Regional Medical Center we want to ensure we support you through all stages of your life as a nurse. We offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
• 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• Legal Benefits and lots more!

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Recovery Room RN opening and continue to learn!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse in the PACU/Recovery you will provide excellent patient care to individuals following operative and invasive procedures. Our team works hard to support each other, we are looking for an amazing nurse who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. In this role:

• You will be able to perform general nursing duties and be competent in all post-operative procedures as verified by specific competencies.
• You will demonstrate the ability to facilitate smooth and efficient room turnover and patient flow.
• You will complete all paperwork and computer charting to ensure accurate and timely charting.
• You will provide appropriate management of pain under the direction of the anesthesiologist and documents changes and reassessment using the pain scale.
• You will work with the family to inform them of progress of the patient, delays in transfer to the unit, etc.
• You will facilitate communications between other departments as needed and prepare patients for transfer of care. .
• You will follow through on reporting problems and ensure proper use of the chain of command as a patient advocate, maintaining communication regarding any changes in the patient condition.
• You will act in a composed and professional manner, especially under pressure.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current State of Utah Registered Nurse License.
  
• BSN preferred.
  
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS) and Certification.
• One or more years of OR experience required 
  
• Critical care experience is preferred, but not necessary.

Ogden Regional Medical Center has been delivering exceptional care for over 75 years. Our 232 plus bed hospital offers a full array of medical services. We are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare. Ogden Regional is a certified Level II Trauma Center, Stroke Center, and Joint Center. 

Affiliated with our hospital is Pleasant View Emergency Center. This fully equipped, freestanding facility features board-certified physicians. Our nurses and technicians are specially trained in emergency medical care and available on a 24/7 basis. 

Located 10 miles north of our main hospital, PVER features 10 plus treatment rooms, comprehensive imaging technology and a medical laboratory onsite, which help to ensure accurate and prompt care.

Ogden Regional Medical Center and Pleasant View Emergency Center sit at the heart of the Wasatch Mountain range. The area has abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, rock climbing, watersports and three ski resorts within a half-hour drive.  Ogden offers the lure of outdoor living and the culture of city life. 

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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Recovery Room RN opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

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.