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Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia/PACU - Methodist Hospital

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Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

The RN - Perianesthesia/PACU position manages the episode of patient care in partnership with persons, care givers, groups and other providers to reach a shared goal of delivering safe, quality health care.

Eligibility
Surgery Recovery

Posted Oct 12 · “New grads not considered.” from the posting

Unit and setting
Perianesthesia Department: Pre-Procedure Assessment, Pre-op, Phase I, Phase II, Extended Recovery · Hospital This position is to work throughout Perianesthesia Department, to include Pre-Procedure Assessment, Pre-op, Phase I, Phase II, and Extended Recovery.
License
RN licenseValid Minnesota Registered Nurse License
Term
Per DiemCasual position

Do you qualify?

License
Valid Minnesota Registered Nurse License Check your license
Certification
BLS provider status per American Heart Association guidelines BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
Certification
ACLS on start date Must have ACLS on start date
Certification
PALS within 3 months of hireAfter hire · within 3 months of hire Must have PALS within 3 months of hire.
Education
Associate degree or diploma in nursing minimum Graduate of a school of nursing; minimum of Associate degree/Diploma in Nursing required.
Experience
Current PACU experience Current PACU experience is required.
Also asks
New grads not considered New grads not considered.
Also asks
Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients

Preferred

Certification
CPAN or CAPA certification CPAN or CAPA certification preferred.
Experience
ICU, Critical Care or Emergency Center experience within the last five years ICU, Critical Care, Emergency Center experience within the last five years.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most Minnesota PRN rolesMinnesota PRN postings that state pay run $27/hr to $62/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $55/hr, across 153 postings.
Tuition assistance
Offered
Bonus
Yearly bonus for certification Yearly bonus for certification

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical insurancemedical insurance
  • BenefitsDental insurancedental insurance
  • BenefitsRetirement programa retirement program
  • BenefitsTime away from worktime away from work
  • BenefitsInsurance optionsinsurance options
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursementtuition reimbursement
More benefits (9)
  • BenefitsEmployee assistance programan employee assistance program
  • BenefitsOnsite cliniconsite clinic
  • BenefitsRegular team recognition eventsRegular team recognition events
  • BenefitsMonthly educational offeringsMonthly educational offerings
  • BenefitsNursing Grand RoundsNursing Grand Rounds
  • Breaks
  • Lactation room
  • Team recognition events
  • Workgroups/Interdisciplinary Collaboration

The role and schedule

Union
Park Nicollet MNA
Day to day
Direct patient care, or coordinating and supervising care delegated to Nursing Assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel
Details
Breaks are important to the team Breaks are important to our team
Details
Lactation room in department Lactation room in department

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

Original listing

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Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Perianesthesia/PACU RN to join our Perianesthesia team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The RN – Perianesthesia/PACU position manages the episode of patient care in partnership with persons, care givers, groups and other providers to reach a shared goal of delivering safe, quality health care. This patient care may be through direct care by the RN, or it may be through coordinating and supervising patient care delegated to, Nursing Assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel. This position is to work throughout Perianesthesia Department, to include Pre-Procedure Assessment, Pre-op, Phase I, Phase II, and Extended Recovery.

Breaks are important to our team Lactation room in department Regular team recognition events Workgroups/Interdisciplinary Collaboration Monthly educational offerings Yearly bonus for certification Nursing Grand Rounds

Work Schedule

Casual Position

Required Qualifications

Graduate of a school of nursing; minimum of Associate degree/Diploma in Nursing required. New grads not considered. Current PACU experience is required. Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients Valid Minnesota Registered Nurse License BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines Must have ACLS on start date Must have PALS within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

ICU, Critical Care, Emergency Center experience within the last five years. CPAN or CAPA certification preferred.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

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