Registered Nurse - Clinical - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Core
Provides comprehensive nursing assessment, care planning, and specialized interventions for post-operative and post-invasive procedure patients in the PACU.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Clinical)
Builds
Patient recovery plans and safe discharge outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Post-Anesthesia Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, care plan formulation, medication administration, IV fluid management, pain management, restraint care, abuse assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation
Preferred skills
Shared governance participation, precepting new staff, adapting to changing work demands
Technologies
Electronic health records, monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Perform admission and transfer assessments, establish and evaluate plans of care, administer medications and IV fluids, provide specialized care including pain and restraint management, document care and changes in patient condition, collaborate with physicians and health team members
Seniority
Individual Contributor