Registered Nurse - Pacu (ft, Days)

Mercy Cape Girardeau, Missouri, US

About the Role

<h1><span style="color:#a33600"><b>Find your calling at Mercy!</b></span></h1><p></p>Overview:<br>Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.<p></p><h1><span style="color:#005cb9"><b>Position Details:</b></span></h1><p></p><h1><span class="emphasis-2"><b><u>Registered Nurse</u></b></span></h1><p><b>Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO</b></p><p><b>Department: PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)</b></p><h2><b>Status: Full-Time - 40 hours/week</b></h2><h2><b>Shift: Days </b>(with call one night a week and every 6th weekend with another nurse)</h2><br /><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b>Experienced RN Incentives:</b></span></h1><ul><li><h2><b>Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus</b></h2></li><li><h2><b>No Contract Required!</b></h2></li><li>ASN to BSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your BSN (up to $16,000).</li><li>BSN to MSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your MSN (up to $16,000).</li></ul><br /><h1><span class="emphasis"><b>Qualifications:</b></span></h1><ul><li><b>Experience:</b> At least 1 year of RN experience is preferred.  </li><li><b>Required Education:</b> Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).</li><li><b>Licensure:</b> Current RN license within the state of Missouri and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed. Is personally responsible for obtaining and maintaining license. Must meet all state board of nursing requirements.</li><li><b>Certifications:</b> Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe.</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)</li><li>PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)</li><li>TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)</li><li>Other unit specific certifications as required.</li></ul></li><li><b>Other: </b>Physical requirements/demands:<ul><li>Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.</li><li>Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.</li><li>Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><h1><span style="color:#537824"><b>Why Mercy?</b></span></h1><p></p><p>From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.</p><p></p><p>Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.</p><br><br>keyword(s): RN, Registered Nurse, PACU, Recovery Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care using nursing process
  • Coordinate patient care with other departments
  • Maintain patient rights and confidentiality

Qualifications

  • Valid RN licensure
  • Experience in PACU or surgical recovery preferred
  • BSN preferred

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000
Loan forgiveness/bridging programs available (RS)

Required Skills

nursing process patient care PACU post-anesthesia care team collaboration

Keywords

registered nurse PACU post-anesthesia Mercy

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