Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse - Feinberg PACU, Full-time, Nights
Core
Provide critical care to complex surgical patients recovering from anesthesia in a high-acuity Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), including pre-operative assessments and post-operative monitoring.
Role type
Clinical Nurse (ICU/PACU/ER)
Builds
Patient recovery plans and safe discharge outcomes for complex surgical cases
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Critical thinking, Evidence-based practice, Patient advocacy, Clinical assessment, Team collaboration, Quality improvement
Preferred skills
Specialty certification, Experience in specific clinical area
Technologies
Ventilators, LVAD, BiPap, EVD, Shunts, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Responsibilities
Monitor patients recovering from complex surgeries, administer pre-operative care, identify surgical risks, delegate interventions, educate patients and families, participate in quality improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC