Northwest Health – La Porte Hiring For Rn Pre Post Pacu at USA, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Full Time Position in Pre/Post/PACU at Northwest Health – La Porte Hospital

• Pre-op, Phase 1 & 2 Recovery
• Rotating weeknight, weekend, and holiday call required.

Join a patient centered team committed to not only supporting our patients but each other! Compassionate Caring is our Calling

About this unit:

• PACU nursing duties include but are not limited to Procedure preparation and assessment, procedure education, assisting anesthesia with regional blocks, monitoring post-operation vital signs, assessing levels of consciousness, careful observation of patients for any side effects from anesthesia, collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions, post-procedure education, and discharge.
• Critical care experience preferred.

Who are we?

Just off the shores of Lake Michigan in Northern Indiana, Northwest Health – La Porte has been the heart of healthcare in La Porte for more than 40 years. La Porte is a 227-bed hospital providing acute care with strong programs in cardiology, orthopedics, surgical services, emergency care, oncology and maternal health. As of October 2020, our new and improved La Porte location opened. This location features the latest technology for our staff and providers. Our hospital is La Portexe2x80x99s only stroke center and nationally accredited chest pain center.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of drug screen
• Employment background check
• La Porte Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, disability, veteran status or national origin.

Education:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) required, BSN preferred.

Licensure & Certification:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana.
• BLS certification must be maintained while in this position
• ACLS certification within 12 months of hire, must be maintained while in this position

Experience:

• 1 year of hospital experience preferred

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To apply please email [email protected]

Northwest Health – La Porte