RN - PACU

Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) 

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Avon Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in northeast Ohio, Avon Hospital has brought the future of medicine close to home for the residents in and around Lorain and Cuyahoga County. This regional hospital offers endless opportunities to build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world while making meaningful differences in the lives of others. 
 

The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit’s (PACU) team of caregivers at Avon Hospital pride themselves on providing top-quality and patient-centered care all while ensuring the safety of their patients. As an RN in the PACU, you will provide direct nursing care to diverse populations of post-surgical patients waiting for their anesthesia to wear off. This includes monitoring patient’s health, assessing patient’s pain levels, administering medication, and maintaining up-to-date patient records. In this collaborative work environment, you will work with other caregivers in the unit to coordinate patient discharge plans. 
 

A caregiver in this position works 6:00AM – 2:30PM or 11:00AM – 7:30AM with on-call requirements. 
 

A caregiver who excels in this role will: 

• Provide direct nursing care.

• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans. 

• Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions. 

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.

• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders. 

• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.

• Educate patients and their families.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing. 

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

• One-year of current acute care RN experience. Will consider military RN experience.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/