What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - PACU/Day Surgery position at Rush Copley Medical Center?
Position Summary: The registered nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients’ status, plan of care, and goal achievement. Care is provided in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion based on the Caring Model, exemplifies the mission, vision and values of Rush Copley, and is in accordance with policies and procedures. The registered nurse is expected to uphold the most ethical and safe processes while keeping the care of the patient as a top priority. The position works closely with the entire multidisciplinary team and must have a complete understanding of own limitations and, in turn, seek advice, judgment and support of others, when necessary.
Position Requirements
Position Requirements
- License: Current state of Illinois Registered Nurse license required.
- Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. For hires or transfers on/after 8/1/2013, must attain a BSN within 5 years of hire/transfer date.
- Certifications: CPR required
- ACLS required
- PALS required within 3 months of date of hire or transfer
- Experience: Experience in a critical care, PACU or ER setting a must.