Nurse - Post-Anesthesia (PACU)
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Overview
If you’re a caring and compassionate nurse with the desire to help patients after surgery, we’re saving a spot for you in our recovery room! As a recovery room nurse, you will be responsible for caring for patients after various procedures and for monitoring for any potential complications. In this position, you’ll also be assessing vital signs and surgical wounds. We are looking for someone with the ability to multitask, who is extremely detail-oriented and quick to respond. As a member of the recovery room team, you will learn to develop, implement, and coordinate an excellent care plan for your patients, including the medical treatment and evaluation of patient treatment. We take seriously the service we give our patients and their families, and we’re looking for a nurse that promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the individual, family, and community. Top Reasons to Love This Job 1. Competitive salaries 2. Work for the top healthcare system in the state with an amazing professional culture 3. Bonuses for obtaining certifications 4. Live, work and play in Albuquerque, low cost of living, friendly people and loads of recreational options. Top “Must-Have” Skills for This Job: 1. Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN completion within 5 years of hire) 2. Registered Nurse - State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License or Graduate Nurse Permit required. 3. BLS certification within 90 days of hire 4. Previous PACU or Critical Care experience About Albuquerque Albuquerque offers endless recreational opportunities to explore, and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it’s all available among our beautiful wonders of the west. Make sure not to miss the annual Balloon Festival, and take advantage of the city’s rich cultural history.
Company
We exist to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We were founded in New Mexico in 1908, and is the state’s only private, not-for-profit healthcare system. We have eight hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. We are the second largest private employer in New Mexico with more than 10,000 employees.