Staff Nurse - PACU
Good Samaritan
Summary
Requires a 30-minute callback response time. Hours: 0730-1800 with Mondays off, one call weekend per month and weekday call rotation required.
Job description
Job Summary
Responsible for assessing, formulating plan of care, implementing and evaluating nursing care for assigned patient population. Is a leader and collaborates with the healthcare team to promote a world class environment.
Essential Job Duties
- Performs patient assessments in a systematic and organized manner to provide high quality care and safe outcomes.
- Exercises autonomy when needed to make decisions in the best interest of the patient.
- Shares education and implementation of the patient's plan of care with the patient and family.
- Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary departments to coordinate appropriate care for surgical patients efficiently and with highest quality.
- Follows all relevant federal requirements, AORN standards, Joint Commission standards, and hospital policies and procedures.
- Participates in perioperative services nursing and hospital wide Performance Improvement activities.
- Provides direction and collaborates with team members to support a healthy work environment.
- Maintains high patient and family satisfaction by providing care based upon individual needs.
- Pursues lifelong education, staying current on professional changes and best practices within the health care system.
- Serves as a community leader and represents the nursing profession beyond the walls of Good Samaritan.
- Maintains yearly hospital wide and unit specific competencies.
- Responsible for FTE hours.
- Maintains financial responsibility in helping to stay within the unit's budget.
- Coordinates with charge nurse and manager on plans for all new staff orientation.
- Serves as a resource leader for the perioperative service department.
- Actively participates on the unit based council.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Registered Nurse license from the Indiana State Board of Nursing.
- Graduate of RN Program.
- Basic Life Support; Advanced Life Support; Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Licensure: Registered Nurse license from the Indiana State Board of Nursing. Some areas may require a current and valid driver's license.
- Experience: Graduate of RN Program; Basic Life Support; Advanced Life Support; Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Registered Nurse license from the Indiana State Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- Some areas may require a current and valid driver's license
Benefits
- Healthcare plans
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work schedules
- Tuition reimbursement
- Fitness center access
- Career advancement opportunities
Company overview
Good Samaritan is a network of community hospitals and healthcare facilities that have been serving patients across multiple regions in the United States for over a century. These healthcare institutions are known for providing comprehensive medical services with a strong focus on compassionate, patient-centered care. The Good Samaritan hospitals typically operate as acute care facilities offering specialized services including cardiology, orthopedics, trauma care, oncology, women's health, and emergency medicine. Many locations feature advanced medical technology and specialized centers of excellence, such as comprehensive stroke centers, Level II and III trauma centers, and specialized surgical facilities. These hospitals are deeply integrated into their local communities, often serving as regional healthcare hubs that provide accessible medical care to diverse populations. With employee counts typically ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 staff members across various locations, Good Samaritan facilities maintain a commitment to clinical excellence, professional development, and community health improvement. The organization emphasizes values of patient respect, integrity, dignity, and excellence in all aspects of healthcare delivery.