PreOp

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals.

If you are a team player and eager to learn and grow your more critical nursing skills, this PACU unit has availability for nurses. We recover patients from a variety of procedure and surgical areas post-anesthesia. We are open Monday through Friday, some on-call on the weekends and weeknights that is rotating with all staff. Hours: 4-10s 9a-7:30p, every 6th weekend. This position is referral eligible. Experience in Pediatrics is preferred.

Patient Population/Diagnoses: PACU-post surgical patients

Number of Beds: PACU- 15 bays

Nursing skills gained: Epidurals, CADD pumps, vent management, art lines, assessment skills, lab draws, PCAs, pain/nausea management, ACLS, PALS

Unit Successes/Designations/National recognition: Magnet, ERASER CP procedures, Decreased surgical site infections by using Nose to Toes Kits (CHG wipes, oral & nasal swabs)

Unit Culture Highlights: NPG Committees, Healthy Work Environment committee, Spirit Days, Activities outside of work

Qualifications/knowledge/skills/abilities: Requires current state of Indiana license as a Registered Nurse. Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Requires an Associate of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred. Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.

Why Join IU Health? As Indianas largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer: Increased pay scale for bedside nurses, A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered, Competitive benefits, 401(K) retirement savings with employer match, Employer paid medical leave, Tuition reimbursement, Student loan forgiveness IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program, Employee Assistance Program Counseling at no cost to you, Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck. Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients and their families needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This care does not stop with our patients, it also extends to one another and our community through service projects, health initiatives and wellness education. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.