Responsibilities:

  • Our ideal candidate works with a high level of attention to ensure each patient safely transitions from an anesthetized state to responsiveness
  • It is absolutely essential to communicate with other medical personnel regarding any abnormal test results, symptoms, or changes in a patient's condition
  • We expect you to perform your duties while upholding the standards of care for our PACU
  • Frequently check PACU patients, monitoring their vital signs and other post-surgical factors
  • Review each patient's medical history, taking note of important information
  • Perform post-operative tasks, such as changing bandages and giving patients medications
  • Provide patients and their family members or caretakers with information about home recovery, including any restrictions on diet or activity
  • Determine if patients are ready to leave the facility or if they need more specialized care in the ICU
  • Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, technologists, and other hospital personnel as necessary to provide quality patient care

Qualifications:

  • Must be an RN able to practice in the State of Illinois
  • Valid state certification as a registered nurse
  • At least two year of critical care, PACU, or ICU experience
  • Current ACLS and Basic Life Support certifications
  • Interpersonal and communication skills

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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