RN - PACU/Cardiac Cath Lab/Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola/FT Day

Title: RN - PACU 

City, State:  Pensacola,FL

Location:  Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola

Department:   Cardiac Cath Lab

Additional Job Details:  FT Day

Marketing Statement

The Sacred Heart Human Resources Department encourages you to picture yourself in a valuable role with Northwest Florida's leading health care provider -- Sacred Heart Health System.

As a member of the Ascension Health System, Sacred Heart has a history of providing high-quality, compassionate care since 1915. 

Salaries are highly competitive and we offer an excellent, flexible benefits package. We are fortunate to attract people who believe in our mission and who are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families.

Our associates give high ratings to their job engagement and the support for their well-being provided by our health care organization. Sacred Heart associates have scored among the highest in overall associate engagement within Ascension Health. 

Northwest Florida is a growing family-oriented community. It offers a delightful year round climate, low cost living, excellent schools, boundless recreational opportunities and beautiful sugar white beaches along the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. 

 Job Description

Job Summary:

The RN - PACU provides direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.

 Responsibilities:

• Follows aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
• Evaluates patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manages patient's pain.
• Anticipates case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Communicates discharge instructions to the patient and family member.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support specializing in Advanced Cardio Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) required prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support credentialed from the PALS Certification Institute obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 

Education:

• Diploma 
  • Graduate of a Registered Nursing program required.

Work Experience:

• One year of experience as a Staff Registered Nurse is required.
• Previous experience in a critical care or PACU setting is preferred.

How To Apply

If you are interested in joining the Sacred Heart Health System Team, please apply by completing an online application.

For questions or assistance with completing the online application, please contact Ascension candidate care at 855-778-6037.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sacred Heart Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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