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Registered Nurse - Recovery Room

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is a community hospital.

Posted Oct 20 · Applications close Oct 20, 2027

Shift and hours
Rotating
Unit and setting
PACU
License
RN licenseCurrent and valid state RN License.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current and valid state RN License.
Certification
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Experience
Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
Experience
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Preferred

Certification
Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet
Community Hospital

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois is a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization committed to helping its communities thrive. The facility's mission is rooted in Gospel values, emphasizing compassionate and transforming healing presence. The medical center provides a range of…

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Overview Department: Recovery Room Shift: Part Time Facility: Saint Joseph Medical Center Location: Joliet, IL Responsibilities The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU.

He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures.

Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate. Qualifications

Education, experience, training

  • Current and valid state RN License.
  • Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
  • Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.70 to $54.11. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. #LI-JH1 Employment Status Part Time 59 Shift Variable Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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In Joliet, IL

Joliet, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,276/mo
Household income
$92,201/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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