Registered Nurse; RN PACU

Overview

Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, IL
PACU
Registered Nurse (RN)

• Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care; engage patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making; respect interdisciplinary roles and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (e.g., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants).
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Provide age-appropriate care; demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs, following departmental policies and procedures.

• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  Days;
  Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Full Time - 40 Hours
• Call
  
  Required:
  
  Call every 5th day of the week; weekends include 24 hours of call, during the week call starts at 23:00–07:00; rotation ensures not every weekend is on call; 1–2 weekend on-call shifts for 24 hours from 07:00–07:00; either Saturday or Sunday, not both.
• Must be ACLS, BLS, PALS certified or obtain within first 30 days of employment.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Certification / Registration / License:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multistate compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN provides client nursing services.
• Note:
  
  Telehealth/telenursing licenses must align with client location state requirements.
• Experience:
  
  Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
  • Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency with computer systems and electronic records.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently.
• Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds; push/pull with 30 pounds of force; assist with sliding transfers up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch; capable of fine hand manipulation for procedures.
• May be exposed to chemical hazards, blood, body fluids, and infectious disease; protective equipment provided as needed.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

• Education:
  
  BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.