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Three-time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospital.

Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.

Generous Paid Time Off, Competitive pay with shift differentials & Benefits

ChristianaCare, Union Hospital of Cecil County is currently recruiting for PACU RN to work 36 hours per week (four 9 -hour shifts). The selected RN will be an upbeat PACU Registered Nurse who wants to join a thriving team; passionate about providing excellent clinical outcomes through caring service to our patients and their families.

Shift Requirements: Full-time/Flex 36 hours weekly - 8:00am - 5:30pm (DAY SHIFT) -flexibility to work shifts as needed by unit, Weekends, Holidays and On Call shifts - per the department guidelines.

The position will include all areas such as Prep and Recovery for surgery in a fast-paced and constantly evolving hospital environment. In addition, the candidate will possess the skills related to hemodynamic monitoring and support for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, (e.g. Pacemakers, A lines etc.), pain management (e.g., PCA, epidural), to Vascular Access Device management, cardiac monitoring, and airway management.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide peri-operative care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including special needs.

Proficient in acquiring and interpreting medical information and to identify patient needs in order to provide the care vital to safely proceed with surgery. Assists anesthesia with the administration of nerve blocks and provide moderate sedation.

Prep and recover patients receiving general, MAC, moderate sedation, and local anesthesia.

Identifies actual and potential problems for which the patient is at risk.

Administers IV/PO medications in a safe and effective manner and assesses response to interventions.

Communicates and collaborates with the perianesthesia care team in a timely manner to provide a smooth, organized, and efficient flow of patients.

Delegates duties and tasks to other nursing staff, techs, and clerks after assessment of capability and scope of responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in nursing required, BSN preferred commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.

• At least two years' of experience as a nurse is required.

• PACU/Recovery preferred. Will consider of critical care or step-down units.

• RN licensure to work in Maryland

• ACLS required.

• PALS required to acquire within 6 months of hire.

• TNCC preferred.

Bonus Details: The successful candidate may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus to be paid over a period of 12 months.

EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.