Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center·Reno, Nevada
The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, often being assigned to two or more units based on need. The RN directs patient/family teaching, guides other nursing personnel, and is directly accountable for the care of assigned patients, communicating clinical changes to the physician.
Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community!
Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services.
Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more.
The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics.
For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.
The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient�s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Education and Work Experience Current and valid state RN License. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. PALS (AHA) certificate preferred. Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training. Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred. Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Candidates must possess a current and valid state RN License, along with current BLS certification, and must obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 30 days of hire. A minimum of one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting is preferred, as is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Market context
Nevada employers commonly seek recovery room RNs with acute care hospital experience, current BLS, and the ability to complete ACLS and PALS soon after hire. This role is competitive because post-anesthesia units need nurses who can monitor patients closely, respond quickly to changing conditions, and work within tight credentialing timelines. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here against the original posting, then confirm your license, BLS status, and readiness to complete ACLS and PALS within 30 days.
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