Clinical Nurse III - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

City of Hope • Duarte, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Position Summary
As a Clinical Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at City of Hope, you will play a critical role in the healthcare continuum, providing specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery. Your responsibilities encompass various aspects of patient care, from monitoring vital signs to managing pain and ensuring a smooth transition from the operating room to the recovery phase. Your expertise in the PACU is essential to ensuring patient safety, comfort, and a successful post-operative recovery. You will be an integral part of our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of cancer patients. This opportunity is for full-time, 12-hour shifts (3 shifts per week), and designated for the evening shift (11:00am start time, may vary slightly). This position is also eligible for a unit differential up to $5.20/hr additional and shift differentials up to $2.75/hr additional.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nursing is required
• Current California RN license
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience, PACU or Critical Care experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association
• ACLS through American Heart Association
• PALS through American Heart Association
• For Perioperative Service – Requirement of 1-year perioperative experience or formal Perioperative nursing specialty course completed prior to application or within 6 months of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• PACU or Critical Care experience preferred
• 1-year perioperative experience or formal Perioperative nursing specialty course completed prior to application or within 6 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to patients recovering from surgery and anesthesia.
• Monitor vital signs, assess pain levels, and administer medications as needed to ensure optimal recovery.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Recognize and respond to any post-operative complications promptly.
• Educate patients and their families about post-operative care, including pain management, wound care, and discharge instructions, ensuring they are well-informed and comfortable during their recovery.
• Use your clinical expertise to make informed decisions, evaluate patient responses to treatments, and intervene when necessary.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the recovery process.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
• Adhere to City of Hope's high standards for patient care, safety, and infection control protocols.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior