PACU Nurse

CHI St. Vincent Health•Little Rock, AR

1d•$33 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Cath Lab PACU Nurse provides high-level clinical care to patients immediately following invasive cardiac and vascular procedures. The primary focus is on hemodynamic monitoring, vascular access site management (hemostasis), and the identification of post-procedural complications.

Requirements

Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas
1 year of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program)
BLS , ACLS hrough the American Heart Association is required

Nice To Haves

Previous PACU or Cath Lab experience preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Managing vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and recovery from sedation, with an immediate focus on responding to hemodynamic instability or arrhythmias.
Managing arterial/venous access sites to ensure hemostasis and preventing complications like hematomas through careful site monitoring and device management.
Administering specialized cardiac medications (anticoagulants/antiplatelets) and analgesics according to physician orders.
Providing thorough patient/family education on post-procedure restrictions and medication compliance, while ensuring seamless hand-offs to the next level of care.