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RN-Post Anesthesia Care
- Union Hospital (Terre Haute, IN)
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You belong at Union!
Why Union?
Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years.
Proud to be Magnet Designated: Join a team recognized for nursing excellence, quality patient outcomes, and a commitment to professional growth. Our Magnet culture fosters collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous learning to help you thrive in your nursing career.
Our PACU RN’s play a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is in at Union Health. The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia. PACU nurses and staff monitor patients closely, manage post-operative pain, and ensure a smooth transition into to recovery, contributing to the overall success of surgical interventions and patient well-being.
This unit is led by Nursing Care Manager, Jessica Beasley. She has been with Union Health since 2025.
Essential & valuable nursing skills gained on this unit :
+ Performs comprehensive assessment of patient
+ Post Anesthesia monitoring and recovery
+ Airway management
+ Pain Management
+ Post op nausea and vomiting management
+ Care of surgical drains, dressing, and lines
+ Recognizing and rapid response to anesthesia complications
Unit Successes and Designation :
+ Daisy Awards
+ Team collaboration ensuring safe, high-quality care from surgery to PACU
+ Maintaining excellent patient satisfaction scores
+ Decreasing same day cancellations
+ ACLS
Unit Culture :
+ Multidisciplinary team approach
+ 6-week orientation process
+ Environment of teamwork and professional growth
+ PI committee
+ CPAN certification
RN Job Details:
Essential Job Duties :
+ Collaborates with the physician or manager to determine needs of patients
+ Completes the routine physical assessment using common assessment skills in a systematic manner.
+ Contributes to plan of care for pre-defined patient problems.
+ Respects patients' rights, including the right to inform, privacy, confidentiality, and the right to refuse care.
+ Assists with patient education to promote self-care and patient independence.
+ Follows company policies and procedures and department protocols.
+ Assists the physician with special procedures.
Qualifications:
+ Graduate from an accredited ASN or BSN program
+ Must have Indiana RN license
+ Previous RN experience preferred
License/Certification :
+ BLS, ACLS certification
+ IN RN license
In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy :
+ Part-time and Full-time schedules
+ Comprehensive Benefits
+ Paid Time Off starting day one.
+ Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
+ Career Paths
+ Success Sharing
+ 403b Retirement Employer Match.
+ Much More!
Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.
How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at [email protected]
Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role. We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.
As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
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