RN - PACU
Core
Provide critical care to adult and pediatric patients in a Phase I Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) recovering from surgery or procedures requiring general anesthesia.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care / PACU
Builds
Patient recovery and stabilization in a Phase I PACU setting
Domain
Healthcare - Critical Care / Anesthesia Recovery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Airway management, Ventilator management, Vasoactive drips administration, Chest tube management, Central line management, Arterial line management, Nursing process utilization, Patient rights advocacy
Preferred skills
ICU experience, ED experience, Critical Care experience, Pediatric patient care, Weekend and holiday call coverage
Technologies
Ventilators, Arterial lines, Central lines, Chest tubes, Vasoactive drips
Responsibilities
Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers, Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments, Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care