Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Days/Nights
Core
Provide direct, age-specific nursing care to patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), monitoring recovery, administering medications, and documenting care based on medical orders.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU
Builds
Patient recovery and safety in the PACU
Domain
Healthcare - Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, vital signs monitoring, emergency response, wound care, pain management, documentation, infection control, patient/family education, shift management
Preferred skills
Acute care experience, specialty certification, BSN degree
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR), infusion pumps, monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Monitor post-operative patients for stability and recovery progress, administer prescribed medications and fluids, recognize and intervene in changes in patient condition, document care accurately, collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, manage patient flow and unit assignments
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC