Experienced Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Opportunities at Select Campuses

St Lukes is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees The employees of St Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patients ability to pay for health care

Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities At St Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard

Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills

Here at St Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time

As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation St Luke’s has repeatedly been recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Hospitals

We have some of the most experienced physicians and nurses in our industry who strive for innovations that will improve care and help make our patients more comfortable

Our dedicated, talented PACU nurses strive to improve positive outcomes for our patients Teamwork is highly evident and a necessity You will be pleased to join a team where patient safety and a positive hospital experience are the highest priorities

HOSPITAL LOCATIONS - openings may vary by campus availability (some campuses have cross-functioning requirements): Allentown Campus Anderson Campus, Easton (cross train to APU) Bethlehem Campus - Full time and Part Time Carbon Campus, Lehighton Easton Campus (cross train to cover Endoscopy/GI and APU) Geisinger St

Luke’s Campus (cross train to APU) Grand View Campus, Sellersville Miners Campus, Coaldale Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg Orthopedic Hospital, Allentown (Pre-Op/Post-Op) Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown (cross train to APU) Warren Campus, Phillipsburg NJ (cross train to APU) - to be considered for the Warren Campus, please apply here RN All Specialties, Warren Campus SHIFT DETAILS: Positions may be available on various shifts and per diem

Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings! Full time, 36 or 40 hours per week Part time, less than 36 hours per week Per Diem (if available), minimum of 2 shifts/month. **On-Call responsibilities required Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES : Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients

Completes admission/transfer assessment database within established time frame Demonstrates knowledge of and maintains the Standards of Perianesthesia Nursing Practice including knowledge of anesthetic agents, reversal agents, techniques, actions and interactions to include patients of all ages

Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.

Functions

• as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: One year medical/surgical experience required. PACU experience preferred. Telemetry experience preferred. Successful completion of BLS. Advanced certifications required by department : ACLS ; PALS; and/or TNCC to be completed within 1 year of hire date as appropriate. Some campuses have cross-functioning requirements. Nurses with less than 1 year of experience please see our internship page Nurse Internships EDUCATION: Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Warren Campus). PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 pounds. Frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds; frequently push objects up to 100 pounds ( i.e. stretchers and patients). Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must have the ability to move quickly.
• Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
• Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies.
• Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. Depth perception necessary. Ability to tolerate visual monotony . Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Lukes!! St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.