Registered Nurse - PACU - Days

Position: Registered Nurse providing safe, compassionate, and effective care across diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities: Utilize the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, involving patients and families as needed. Ensure regulatory compliance and take accountability for nursing outcomes. Supervise unlicensed staff and collaborate with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes. Provide perioperative care for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) patients and manage peri-anesthesia care in operating and support areas.

Qualifications: Graduate of a state-approved nursing program; BSN preferred. Hold an IL RN license, with at least 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in PACU, ICU, or Behavioral Health. Certifications include CPR/BLS; ACLS and PALS are preferred. Additional certifications like CPAN/CAPA are a plus.

Skills: Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently and guide unlicensed staff.

Key Duties: Deliver specialized perioperative and peri-anesthesia care, maintain regulatory standards, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.