• Staff Nurse RN - PACU

    Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (Minneapolis, MN)


    *_SUMMARY_*

     

    We are currently seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team.

     

    This position is a 0.75 FTE (60 hours per pay period) (5 shifts/ pay period), 12-hour shifts, night shifts and every 4th weekend, on-call required per unit policy.

     

    The Post Anesthesia Care Unit provides critical care to immediate post-op and post-procedure patients of all ages. PACU provides evaluation, monitoring and treatment to patients emerging from anesthesia and annually cares for 10,300 patients.

     

    *_RESPONSIBILITIES_*

    Within the context of the Hennepin Healthcare System Patient and Family Centered Care model, and under general supervision, the registered nurse provides and coordinates nursing care by:

    * Protecting, promoting, and optimizing health

    * Preventing illness and injury

    * Alleviating suffering through the treatment of the human response

    * Partnering with the patient, their family and significant others

    * Documenting interventions and an individualized plan of care

    *_QUALIFICATIONS_*

    /*Minimum Qualifications:*/

    * Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

    * Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota

    * ACLS required

    * PALS certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire

    * 1 year of RN experience in Adult ICU or PACU within the past 3 years

    /*Preferred Qualifications:*/

    * Certification in area of clinical specialty

    * BSN Preferred. Bachelor of Nursing degree is strongly encouraged. Advancement in academic education will be discussed as part of individual professional development during the annual performance review.

    **Title:** *Staff Nurse RN - PACU*

    **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*

    **Requisition ID:** *251799*