Nursing - PACU

PACU Nursing - Staff RN - Part Time

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PACU for a temporary assignment in Lancaster, Ohio. These positions are 8-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Job Title: PACU

Location: Lancaster, Ohio

Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM x 5

Term: 8-week assignment with the potential for extension

Pay Rate: $52 - $56/hr

Responsibilities for a PACU:

Work schedule of 9AM - 5:30PM, 3 x 8-hour shifts per week

Participate in weekend call rotation (one day Saturday or Sunday every 4.5 weeks) and night call (4-5 times per 6-week schedule)

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for each patient according to the nursing process

Provide quality care based on assessment needs and established plan of care/pathway

Provide education for patients and family/significant others from admission through discharge

Maintain thorough, concise, accurate, and legible documentation of the nursing process/pathway

Notify physician of pertinent observations and changes in patient status

Administer medications and perform treatments in an accurate and safe manner

Implement physician orders as written

Ensure equipment and supplies are readily available for patient care and report malfunctions to the appropriate department

Accept responsibility for direction of co-workers and delegation of role-appropriate tasks in the implementation of care

Demonstrate empathy, integrity, stewardship, agility, and teamwork in all interactions

Maintain a safe and clean work environment and report unsafe conditions to appropriate individuals

Utilize AIDET, TeamSTEPPS, and other tools to anticipate and resolve patient and family concerns

Comply with established policies, procedures, work instructions, and guidelines

Complete all mandatory education and participate in ongoing learning opportunities

Maintain valid Ohio RN licensure and current CPR certification

Supervise and direct Nursing Assistants (NAs) in a professional manner

Manage urgent situations calmly and communicate empathically with patients

Prioritize work tasks effectively when multiple issues require attention

Apply strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills in daily practice

Benefits for a PACU:

Weekly pay every Friday

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance

401K Retirement Plan (matching)

Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team

Referral Bonus up to $1,500