RN- Registered Nurse- PACU
Core
Inpatient Registered Nurse providing direct patient care, assessments, and care coordination in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at a medical center.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN)
Builds
Patient care plans and recovery management for post-surgical patients
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, Medication administration, Patient education, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Evidence-based practice application, Equipment troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Preceptor skills, Shared governance participation
Technologies
Hospital information systems, Medical monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Completes patient assessments per scope of practice, Formulates and coordinates plan of care with interdisciplinary team, Provides direct patient care including treatments and medications, Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions, Initiates collaboration with physicians and ancillary personnel, Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice
Seniority
Regular full-time employee