REGISTERED NURSE

• DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

• The PACU Staff Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who is responsible for the total nursing care of the patients during the immediate post-operative phase.

• QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional/Educational

• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license with biennial renewal and required CEUs.

• Certified by the American Heart Association in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

• Advanced Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.

• At least one year clinical experience in Med/Surg Nursing.

• Preferred experience in Critical Care, Operating Room Nursing PACU, or Emergency Room.

• Basic computer skills.

• DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion required.

  Actual pay will be determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical, dental, vision plans

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan, including immediate 100% vesting

• Life insurance

• Disability coverage

• Nurse residency program

• Wellness program

• Health club / gym membership reimbursement

• Reward & Recognition programs

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

Morris Hospital Employee Benefits (

• Personal

• Maintains good physical and emotional well being.

• Possesses personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, sympathy, understanding, respect, good judgement, integrity, loyalty, a sense of humor and an ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, and staff.

• Evidence of knowledge and ability to use proper channels of communication.

• Realizes that errors or incompetency may cause serious complications for patients and appreciates the importance of setting a good example for others.

• Willingness to participate in call schedule and adjust to changes in staffing hours to adjust to department coverage needs.