Registered Nurse PACU

Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region : CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients.

Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Overview : Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance!Nurses are at the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

We offer Certification pay and a Clinical Career Ladder to help you grow and recognize your contributions to clinical excellence!Here, you will help advance modern nursing by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care.

The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture will cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for : Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient / family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.

Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.

Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.Day to Day duties : Will cross train between SDS and PACUPreparing patients regarding surgery.

Obtain labs, starting IV's, EKGS'sEnsuring consents are signed by appropriate MD.Educating family regarding post op expectations.

Recovery Phase II : Ensure patient is appropriate to discharge. Appropriate discharge orders including medication for discharge.

Vitals stable.Communication between MD, anesthesia and PACU regarding criteria for discharge.Nurse's are expected to do next day call backs to ensure patients is healing and answer any additional questions if needed.

Prep / Recovery nurse will have 2-3 patientsRNs in pre-op / PACU are responsible for pre op calls, PATs, transports in addition to the clinical aspects of pre-op and PACU care.

Phase I monitor airway, stabilize vitals, ensure pain is decreasingRNs will cover both pre-op and PACU areas with 3-4 total on each shift.

Staff is expected to float between Pre Op / PACUPACU nurses can take 1-2 patientsPrevious Pre Op / PACU experience preferred *PACU Bays- 15SDS Bays-35Schedule : 40hrs / week- Days- Variable shifts per surgical volume and current unit needs.

• Call Required : 5-7 call shifts per 4 week schedule30 Min Call back radius required.Qualifications : In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified nursing candidates will need the following : Education RequirementsAssociates Degree in Nursing required;
• Nursing Diploma or by endorsementBachelors Degree in Nursing preferredGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNsExperience RequirementsOne year experience preferredNursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialtyLicenses / Certification RequirementsRN License required;

Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure CompactPhysical RequirementsMedium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and / or up to 20lbs frequently, and / or up to 10lbs constantly)Your Connected Community : At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.

Founded in 1875, for more than a century, Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake has provided high-quality healthcare for residents of the Salt Lake Valley.

Conveniently located near the heart of the city, this historic acute care hospital remains one of the most trusted medical centers in all of Utah.

Our team is focused on providing patients with leading-edge medical expertise and compassionate care at every turn. We are highly motivated and compassionate people, using advanced systems and technology to become the healthcare provider of choice and to improve the quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

We offer comprehensive orthopedic care, wound care, 24 / 7 Geriatric, psychiatric and cardiac services, life flight services and are a State-certified heart attack center.

Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake offers an opportunity to find a fulfilling career in a thriving community with quick access to parks, canyons, winter sports, Climbing, backpacking, and the picturesque Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains.

Our Total Reward Offerings : Be sure to consider our generous benefits as part of your overall compensation! Designed with your well-being in mind, our benefits include : MedicalDentalVision401K with generous matchDaycare FSA that can include a company contributionTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan Forgiveness and more!View more on our benefits HERE () .

Shift : DaysEveryone Thrives HereYou’re different, and we love it. Your perspectives, your ways, what you are on a mission to go and do we’re all different, but we’re also all equally connected and supported.

We are here to cultivate you in an environment which not only lifts you up but propels you forward.We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment and we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For further information about this policy contact our Office of the General Counsel at 1-303-673-8166 (TTY : 711). Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment health and drug screen and background check.