Registered Nurse - PACU

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

*This position qualifies for the Mount Nittany Health Employee Referral incentive as per policy 6063*

Responsible to the Director of Perioperative Services and Unit Manager and/or designee for overall nursing practice. Provides professional nursing care based on current nursing knowledge through the use of the American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) Standards during the Post Anesthesia Phase I and Phase II and transfer to the receiving patient care unit.  The nursing roles during this phase focus on providing a transition from a totally anesthetized state to one requiring less acute interventions.  This includes use of the nursing process through assessment of patient's needs, development of a plan to meet those needs, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care and other treatment measures to achieve optimal patient outcomes on discharge from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit for the pediatric through geriatric age patient.

Education:

1) Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required; BSN preferred.

2) A trauma nurse course is required within one year of assignment to the department.

Experience:

1) Previous RN experience preferred.

2) Previous PACU and Critical Care experience preferred.

3) Charge qualified preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1) Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.

2) Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.

3) Job requires strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.

4) Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.

5) Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times.

License/Certification/Registration:

1) Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.

2) Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

3) After four months from the hire/transfer date, meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and renews ACLS every two years.

4) After six months from the hire/transfer date, meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and renews PALS every two years.