Registered Nurse - Ortho Pre-operative and Post-anesthesia Care Unit. Job in Indianapolis TopStateCareers in Beech Grove, IN
Job Description
Details
• Department: Orth Pre-op PACU
• Schedule: Full time, Day shift, 6:30am-7:00pm with some weekend & holiday on call are required. No scheduled weekend shifts.
• Hospital: Ascension St Vincent
• Location: Indianapolis, IN
Minimum of 2yrs critical care experience, or experience in a surgery center setting with experience in all 3 phases of perioperative care.
Must have active certifications in BLS, ACLS, & PALS by the end of orientation.Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.
• Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
• Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient's pain.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
One or more of the following is required:
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart
Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.Additional Preferences
If you enjoy working in a collaborative & fast paced environment where you can put your critical thinking skills to use, this is the position for you! This 24/7 PACU provides care for adult and pediatric patient populations with a wide variety of surgeries.
• Provide direct care for the Ortho patients in PRE-OP and POST-OP
• Support and Educate patients and families - procedure and plan of care Evaluate patient responses to treatments and interventions Monitor, record, and communicate with patient conditions as appropriate throughout the PACU recovery
• Excellent multi-tasking skills & communication skills
• 2 years of experience in Acute Care PACU facility, ER, or Critical Care preferred
• Prefer Level 1 Trauma Center or Stroke Center hospital experience
• Have BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Average of 50-60 patients per day - very busy unit
• Prefer Adult and/or Pediatric PACU experience in an acute care setting
• No setting up of the Operation Room (OR)Why Join Our Team
Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement
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• Department: Orth Pre-op PACU
• Schedule: Full time, Day shift, 6:30am-7:00pm with some weekend & holiday on call are required. No scheduled weekend shifts.
• Hospital: Ascension St Vincent
• Location: Indianapolis, IN
Minimum of 2yrs critical care experience, or experience in a surgery center setting with experience in all 3 phases of perioperative care.
Must have active certifications in BLS, ACLS, & PALS by the end of orientation.Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.
• Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
• Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient's pain.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
One or more of the following is required:
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart
Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.Additional Preferences
If you enjoy working in a collaborative & fast paced environment where you can put your critical thinking skills to use, this is the position for you! This 24/7 PACU provides care for adult and pediatric patient populations with a wide variety of surgeries.
• Provide direct care for the Ortho patients in PRE-OP and POST-OP
• Support and Educate patients and families - procedure and plan of care Evaluate patient responses to treatments and interventions Monitor, record, and communicate with patient conditions as appropriate throughout the PACU recovery
• Excellent multi-tasking skills & communication skills
• 2 years of experience in Acute Care PACU facility, ER, or Critical Care preferred
• Prefer Level 1 Trauma Center or Stroke Center hospital experience
• Have BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Average of 50-60 patients per day - very busy unit
• Prefer Adult and/or Pediatric PACU experience in an acute care setting
• No setting up of the Operation Room (OR)Why Join Our Team
Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify
Job Details
Medical Speciality
SurgeryPerioperative CareOrthopedics
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Years of Experience
Intermediate
Shifts
Day shiftOn callWeekends as needed
Work Setting
HospitalPACUAcute care
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About Ascension
Ascension Michigan, formerly St. John Providence, is part of Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to delivering compassionate care. As a leading non-profit and Catholic health system, Ascension provides personalized care to all, with a focus on the vulnerable and those living in poverty. With a presence in 21 states, Ascension operates over 2,600 care sites, including 151 hospitals, and employs around 156,000 associates. The organization is committed to transformation through innovation, providing nearly $2 billion in community benefits and care for the poor.