Experienced Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Opportunities at Select Campuses

St. Luke’s University Health Network

Job Location:

Easton, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve regardless of a patients ability to pay for health care.

Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Lukes we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills.

Here at St. Lukes PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride caring respect accountability flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee you can count on every member of the St. Lukes team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.

St. Lukes has repeatedly been recognized as one of the nations Top 100 Hospitals. We have some of the most experienced physicians and nurses in our industry who strive for innovations that will improve care and help make our patients more comfortable. Our dedicated talented PACU nurses strive to improve positive outcomes for our patients. Teamwork is highly evident and a necessity. You will be pleased to join a team where patient safety and a positive hospital experience are the highest priorities.

HOSPITAL LOCATIONS - openings may vary by campus availability (some campuses have cross-functioning requirements):

Allentown Campus
Anderson Campus Easton (cross train to APU)
Bethlehem Campus - Full time and Part Time
Carbon Campus Lehighton
Easton Campus (cross train to cover Endoscopy/GI and APU)
Geisinger St. Lukes Campus (cross train to APU)
Grand View Campus Sellersville
Miners Campus Coaldale
Monroe Campus Stroudsburg
Orthopedic Hospital Allentown (Pre-Op/Post-Op)
Sacred Heart Campus Allentown
Upper Bucks Campus Quakertown (cross train to APU)
Warren Campus Phillipsburg NJ (cross train to APU) - to be considered for the Warren Campus please apply here RN All Specialties Warren Campus

SHIFT DETAILS:

Positions may be available on various shifts and per diem.

Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings!

Full time 36 or 40 hours per week

Part time less than 36 hours per week

Per Diem (if available) minimum of 2 shifts/month.

**On-Call responsibilities required

Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs in depth systematic assessment of all assigned patients.Completes admission/transfer assessment database within established time frame.
Demonstrates knowledge of and maintains the Standards of Perianesthesia Nursing Practice including knowledge of anesthetic agents reversal agents techniques actions and interactions to include patients of all ages.
Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes using the nursing process and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers. Demonstrates/models the Networks Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One year medical/surgical experience required. PACU experience preferred. Telemetry experience preferred. Successful completion of BLS. Advanced certifications required by department:ACLS; PALS; and/or TNCC to be completed within 1 year of hire date as appropriate. Somecampuseshave cross-functioning requirements.

Nurses with less than 1 year of experience please see our internship page Nurse Internships

EDUCATION:

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Warren Campus).

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift carry and push objects up to 10 pounds. Frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds; frequently push objects up to 100 pounds (i.e. stretchers and patients). Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must have the ability to move quickly. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general near far color and peripheral vision. Depth perception necessary. Ability to tolerate visual monotony.

Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years including your present employer. Additionally you areencouraged to upload a current resume including all work history education and/or certifications andlicenses if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Lukes!!

St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the ...