RN PACU DaysEvenings Part-Time

PACU nurses provide compassionate care to post-anesthesia patients. They are often the first person patients see after surgery. They have high-level critical thinking skills vast clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required
• Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is required
• Two years of experience in a PACU ICU or Emergency Room is highly preferred

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for providing care to post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia including general regional and local until admitted to the inpatient unit or discharged from Womans Hospital.
• Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment planning intervention and evaluation.
• Detects early signs and symptoms of potential peri-operative complications and report observations promptly to proper physician.
• Provide education and emotional support appropriate to age culture condition and circumstance.
• Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practice.
• Directs and assists in care and handling of state of the art supplies equipment and instruments.
• Document care based on standards of care and practice patient acuity and/or clinical priority.
• Provide patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice standards ANA Standards & the LA Nurse Practice Act.
• Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Womans Hospital.

Hours:

Part-Time; Non-Exempt

8am to 4pm or 5pm; 2-3 days a week

Pay Range:

$30.49 - $48.78

A Work Experience with Purpose

Womans is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants.Nationally recognizedfor exceptional patient care innovative programs and a supportive work environment we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfactiona reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

Were home to Louisianas largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually including over 8500 surgeries and 35000 breast procedures. Womans was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence and were honored to be named one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patientsand to one anotherevery day.

For nurses right out of school to those with more experience Womans is the right career choice if youre looking for purpose and meaning to share your passion and compassion to care for others. Your nursing career is as important to us as it is to the patients you will care for every day.

• Advanced care: We invest in delivering the highest quality care to our entire community. Its our priority.
• Your voice matters: As an ANCC designated Magnet organization nursing at Womans is focused on inclusive decision-making and shared governance. You can help make us better every day.
• Grow with us: When you get better so do we. Professional development is a part of our culture. We offer:
• In-depth Training and Orientation Period
• Transition to Practice Program
• Career Ladder Program
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

$150 Employee Referral Bonus

For more information or to contact our recruiting team email us at.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and/or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.