Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Days/Evenings Rotating
Core
Provide direct, age-specific clinical care and manage patient safety in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for surgical patients.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU
Builds
Patient recovery and stabilization in the PACU
Domain
Healthcare - Acute Care / Anesthesia Recovery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, patient monitoring, emergency response, wound care, pain management, documentation
Preferred skills
BSN degree, specialty certification, academic health care experience, experience with specific patient populations
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR), infusion pumps, monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Administer prescribed medications safely, monitor patient vitals and status post-surgery, recognize and intervene in changes in patient condition, document care accurately, educate patients and families, collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC