Registered Nurse II - PACU, PRN (As Needed)

RN II - PACU

Starting at $39.93/hr (DOE), Req #5132

Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!

The competent Registered Nurse (RN) has mastered basic technical and organizational nursing skills within an inpatient setting. He or she is skilled in evaluating patient responses and uses past experiences in providing care. Patients and families are viewed holistically, there is a focus on outcomes, and care is delivered using a systematic approach. The competent Registered Nurse (RN) is able to make decisions guided by limited experience, as well as policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. He or she consults with other members of the healthcare team when necessary. At the competent level, the RN can comfortably care for patients in his or her clinical area.

PACU RN core positions consist of mandatory scheduled call. The amount of call required varies each month due to variances in staffing numbers. These numbers are impacted by position vacancies, PTO, leave, and orientations. There is an average of 4 weekend and 4-weekday call shifts each month, again, varying more or less due to the reasons previously stated. Staff self-schedules call shifts based on a rotational basis. The person at the top of the list gets first pick of the call shifts, but in turn has more call shifts. The person at the bottom of the list may have less call shifts, however the options are limited. Each month, the list continues to rotate and the staff members move from top to bottom. Weekday call is from 1900-0730, unless it is a scheduled workday, then call begins once the scheduled shift is complete. Weekend call is split into two 12 hour shifts, 0700- 1900 and 1900- 0700, on Saturday and Sunday. Weekend call is utilized to supplement the two scheduled working staff nurses based on patient load and departmental demands.

While on call, the PACU nurse will also have a backup nurse available to assist, as well as the ability to pull the WSS call PACU RN for higher acuity patients, if needed.

RN II - PACU Minimum Requirements:

· Associate’s degree or higher in Nursing

· Arizona or compact state RN License

· BLS & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification(s) from the American Heart Association

· 1+ years related experience

RN II - PACU Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record or similar electronic record systems

RN II - PACU Work Schedule: 12-hours, Varied shifts, Varied days

Job Type: PRN (As needed)

Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.

Our Values

Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |

About Yuma, AZ

Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.

Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.

Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.

https://www.visityuma.com/

https://www.yumachamber.org/

Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you upon interview.