Registered Nurse

Job description

• DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
• The PACU Staff Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who is responsible for the total nursing care of the patients during the immediate post-operative phase.
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Professional/Educational
• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license with biennial renewal and required CEUs.
• Certified by the American Heart Association in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.
• At least one year clinical experience in Med/Surg Nursing.
• Preferred experience in Critical Care, Operating Room Nursing PACU, or Emergency Room.
• Basic computer skills.
• DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion required.

Actual pay will be determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan, including immediate 100% vesting
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Nurse residency program
• Wellness program
• Health club / gym membership reimbursement
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Morris Hospital Employee Benefits
• Personal
• Maintains good physical and emotional well being.
• Possesses personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, sympathy, understanding, respect, good judgement, integrity, loyalty, a sense of humor and an ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, and staff.
• Evidence of knowledge and ability to use proper channels of communication.
• Realizes that errors or incompetency may cause serious complications for patients and appreciates the importance of setting a good example for others.
• Willingness to participate in call schedule and adjust to changes in staffing hours to adjust to department coverage needs.