PACU Registered Nurse RN New

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Description

Position Purpose:

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse RN in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU delivers patient care for same-day surgeries.

What You Will Do

• Dynamic work environment in a fast-paced unit, catering to patients from the Main Operating Room and other departments needing anesthesia recovery.
• Engage in Pre-Op duties, involving assistance with regional nerve blocks, initiation and monitoring of IVs, anesthesia support, delivering pre-operative instructions, and conducting assessments.
• Post-Op responsibilities include overseeing PACU phase 1 and 2 recovery from anesthesia, providing reports to receiving InPatient units, updating patients’ families, and offering comprehensive discharge education.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is mandatory. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU nursing is essential. Consideration will be given to candidates with experience in the ICU or Emergency Room, particularly if their current or recent skillsets demonstrate expertise with ventilated patients, which is a mandatory requirement.
• BLS or CPR Certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• ACLS and PALS Certification: Required within six months of hire.
• Proficiency in practicing according to the recommended standards and guidelines set forth by ASPAN (American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nursing) is a requisite skill.
  
  

Position Highlights And Benefits

Full-Time – 36 hours/week - Evening Shift.

• The position is three 12-hour shifts, with weekend requirements every 3rd weekend, and variable start times.
• On-call requirement is based on unit needs. Night Shift may be required based on unit needs, as well.
  
  

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching

hospital in the region.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.