RN I - PACU - Nights
Core
Provide immediate post-operative care and monitoring for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical interventions in the PACU.
Role type
Staff Registered Nurse (PACU)
Builds
Safe patient recovery and discharge readiness
Domain
Healthcare / Post-Anesthesia Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Airway management, respiratory monitoring, cardiovascular assessment, pain management, critical thinking, delegation, electronic medical records (EPIC), patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration
Responsibilities
Monitor airway patency, respiratory and cardiovascular status, and level of consciousness; administer treatments and medications; develop and evaluate age-specific plans of care; educate patients and families on post-operative expectations; participate in performance improvement activities; orient new employees.