Why Beebe? :
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Overview :
Are you a passionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with expertise in the Perioperative field ? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, delivering quality care with precision and compassion? If so, we invite you to join the Beebe Healthcare team as a PACU RN and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional patient care in the heart of Delaware.
Minimum requirements for per diem once orientation is completed are : (please note there is availability to work more hours)
1 shift per pay period
1 weekend shift / month as designated by department needs
1 summer and 1 winter holiday
Responsibilities :
As a PACU RN at Beebe Healthcare, you will :
- Deliver perioperative care through comprehensive nursing processes including assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation .
- Safely identify, label, and dispense medications following established guidelines.
- Demonstrate expertise in insertion of intravenous lines and competency with LIS lab and Invision processes .
- Ensure proper handling, care, and accountability for all department supplies, instruments, and equipment .
- Collect, interpret, and communicate pertinent patient data for surgical patients.
- Provide direct patient care, meeting both physical and psychological needs during perioperative phases.
- Competently use Philips Cardiac Monitor and assist with airway assessment and management including O2 therapy and ventilator management .
- Perform thorough and accurate documentation of post-operative care .
- Apply critical thinking, prioritize duties, and demonstrate time management throughout the perioperative setting.
- Ensure proper collection, labeling, and processing of blood / urine specimens , ensuring timely delivery to the lab.
- Set up and monitor PA lines , including Cardiac Output, A-Line, CVP , and Swan-Ganz .
Qualifications :
Must possess current hospital experience (within the past 5 years)Prefer minimum of 1 year recent PACU or Critical Care or ED experienceMust be knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.At time of hire, we ask that you either have a current active PALS certification or obtain PALS Certification within the first 6 months of hire.Competencies Skills :
Essential :
Experience In Hospital Or Acute Care SettingClear Communication Skills Both Written And VerbalAble To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team MembersAble To Withstand Crisis SituationsHas Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And VisitorsKnowledge And Experience With Electronic Health RecordsCredentials : Essential :
RN - Registered NurseBLS - Basic Life Saving certificationACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life SupportEducation : Essential :
RN Diploma / RN Graduate ProgramEntry : USD $36.20 / Hr.
Max : USD $59.73 / Hr.