Pre-Op PACU Registered Nurse (RN), Full-Time

Pre-Op Pacu Rn

Position highlights:

Job Type: Pre-Op Pacu Rn

Location: Community Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Acts as patient advocate throughout perioperative stay
• Maintaining standards of professional care in accordance with American Society of Peri-anesthesia Nurses (Aspan) standards
• Explaining procedures/treatment/discharge to patient and family members to alleviate apprehension and to verify understanding of procedure/discharge
• Initiating/maintaining isolation precautions as appropriate for safety of patient, staff and visitors
• Providing for the emotional/physical comfort and safety of patients and visitors
• Responding to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocols
• Collaborating with perioperative team, anesthesiologist and surgeon for continuum of patient care and discharge
• Providing individualized discharge education and teaching as appropriate
• Giving a patient report for transfer of care that includes assessment, safety issues etc.

Requirements:

• Rn license
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bls from American Red Cross or American Heart Association with at least 3 months left before expiration is required upon hire

Compensation:

• The anticipated compensation range for this position is $38.00 - $43.70 per hour, commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Bonus: $20,000 (for rn's with 2 or more years experience)
• Additional compensation may be available in the form of discretionary incentive or other compensation programs. Any such additional compensation is not guaranteed and is determined at the sole discretion of the organization based on applicable program terms, individual and/or organizational performance, and other eligibility requirements.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Free parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness program
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Additional information:

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, Co 81505 before starting work.
• Work location: In-person/onsite

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Community hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, community hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community hospital does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.