RN - Pre-op / PACU / Post-op | Mt. Vernon

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IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

Department : Pre / Post & PACU

Starting Pay :   $30.96 / hour   (Offers based on experience and internal equity)

Location :   Good Samaritan Hospital

1 Good Samaritan Way

Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Schedule Details :

Shifts :   6 : 00 AM–2 : 30 PM or 7 : 00 AM–3 : 30 PM (subject to change)

Call Requirements :   4 days of call and 4 days of late call per schedule

Response Time :   1-hour response required when on call

Weekend Rotation :   Every 8 weeks

Qualifications :

Required :   Active RN license in the state of Illinois

Preferred :   Previous experience in Pre / Post-Op or PACU settings or acute care experience

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities :

Deliver safe, effective nursing care in the Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU settings.

Monitor patients’ recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedures.

Collaborate with surgical teams and other healthcare professionals.

Educate patients and families on post-operative care and discharge instructions.

About the Role :

Good Samaritan Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate   Registered Nurse   to join our   Pre / Post & PACU   team. This role is essential in providing high-quality, patient-centered care before and after surgical procedures.

Pay Range : $30.96 - $49.54

Pay Rate Type : Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary :

Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care for surgical patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accepts patient care assignments as directed. Communicates with clinical area team members appropriately. Correctly conducts all appropriate nursing aspects of patient assessment while using subjective and objective data.
• Communicates effectively with patients to assess their knowledge of surgical / invasive procedure(s) and expectations. Adheres to universal protocol.
• Involves patient / significant others in their plan of care, education, discharge planning, and prioritization of needs. Utilizes available teaching resources as appropriate, and identifies / refers patients / families as appropriate.
• Plans for patient care and / or intervenes by demonstrating basic nursing skills, observing and accurately documenting patient's response to nursing care, utilizing available teaching resources as appropriate, maintaining a safe environment.
• Evaluates care by conducting ongoing assessments to identify effectiveness of interventions, performing post-op calls following surgical procedures, and analyzing verbal responses from patient and family during hospitalization.
• Makes competent clinical decisions and displays the ability to know when to involve management or other team members. Assists in all areas of surgical services as needed.
• Provides information to the physician related to changes in the conditions of patients in a timely manner. Documents the care given to patients and their response to care in a timely manner.
• Correctly and efficiently administers medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as per hospital policy.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois

State of Work Location : Missouri

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State of Work Location : Wisconsin

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department :

4417000046 Combined ASPR PACU

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Benefits :

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options :  our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage :  we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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