PACU Registered Nurse

DescriptionIntroductionDo you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Alpenglow have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a PACU Registered Nurse you can be a part of change.BenefitsAlpenglow, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a PACU Registered Nurse. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsWe are seeking a PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility. With your expertise, our center will continue its’ legacy of employing nurses who contribute to the company’s mission and vision.What you will do in this role:

Prepare your patients’ care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies and provided

You will demonstrate proper airway management techniques

Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).

You will exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks

Perform and document head to toe evaluation of your patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure

Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon

Provide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and family

Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria

Qualifications you will need:

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required

1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery

Active RN license as required by state of employment

BCLS Certification upon employment. online certification not acceptable

ACLS required within 30-days of hire

PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire

Alpenglow Assisted Living (https://alpenglowalaska.com/) is proudto have a reputation as a provider of post-surgical care serving Anchorage, AK. We are the largest city inAlaska located in the UMED district. Alpenglow Assisted Living provides 24-hour care from Mondaythrough Friday for patients in orthopedic recovery. Patients stay between 1 and 3 nights in our facilities.We offer total joints classes for those who qualify. Our center has 9 patient beds. We are located in thesame building as HCA’s Alpine Surgery Center. Our Alpenglow staff is a multidisciplinary team ofskilled orthopedic professionals committed to keeping our patients informed and safe during recovery.We are an HCA Healthcare facility.HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institutefor over a decade.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderBe a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our PACU Registered Nurse opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.