RN - PACU

Overview :

The PACU RN in Española, NM, plays a vital leadership role in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit , overseeing the recovery of surgical patients to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care. This position requires clinical expertise in post-operative monitoring , pain management, and emergency response, along with strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate with surgical teams and manage unit operations.

Type of Opportunity : Full Time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)

Work Schedule : 8 hour days

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

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This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)

Responsibilities :

Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses

Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient / family and healthcare team

Performs assessments as per unit standards and documents on appropriate database / assessment flow sheet

Initiates, utilizes, and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care

Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and documents according to policy

Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care

Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit standards and documents through EOSS

Performs competently in emergency situations

Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to healthcare team members commensurate with their validated competency

Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel

Provides leadership through communication about and validation of patient care

Assists with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques or assigns to other healthcare team members as appropriate

Completes patient population / age-specific / procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards

Demonstrates competency in required psychomotor skills

Assists in orientation of new staff or students and serves as a resource person and professional role model

Assumes professional responsibility for current nursing structure and clinical standards of care

Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in caregiving activities

Supports DON philosophies of shared governance and models of care delivery

Assumes other leadership roles (e.g., relief charge nurse) as required by the department

Meets professional requirements including age-specific training, mandatory yearly inservices, and documentation of continuing education

Participates in unit / department governance and quality improvement activities

Maintains positive communication and relationships with patients, peers, and other healthcare team members

Adheres to safety, equipment, and professional dress code policies

Maintains punctual and reliable attendance record

Performs other functions as required

Qualifications :

Benefits :

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA / EOE / VET / DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke

Maximum Offer for this position is up to : USD $51.00 / Hr. Compensation Disclaimer : The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.