PACU Nurse

CommonSpirit Health • Little Rock, AR

23h • 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. Clinical Stabilization: Managing vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and recovery from sedation, with an immediate focus on responding to hemodynamic instability or arrhythmias. Vascular Oversight: Managing arterial/venous access sites to ensure hemostasis and preventing complications like hematomas through careful site monitoring and device management. Pharmacological Management: Administering specialized cardiac medications (anticoagulants/antiplatelets) and analgesics according to physician orders. Patient Advocacy & Transitions: Providing thorough patient/family education on post-procedure restrictions and medication compliance, while ensuring seamless hand-offs to the next level of care.

Requirements

• Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas
• 1 year of acute care experience is required
• BLS through the American Heart Association is required
• ACLS through the American Heart Association is required

Nice To Haves

• Previous PACU or Cath Lab experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level clinical care to patients immediately following invasive cardiac and vascular procedures.
• Focuses on hemodynamic monitoring, vascular access site management (hemostasis), and identification of post-procedural complications.
• Manages vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and recovery from sedation, responding to hemodynamic instability or arrhythmias.
• Manages arterial/venous access sites to ensure hemostasis and prevent complications like hematomas.
• Administers specialized cardiac medications (anticoagulants/antiplatelets) and analgesics.
• Provides patient/family education on post-procedure restrictions and medication compliance.
• Ensures seamless hand-offs to the next level of care.

Benefits

• health/dental/vision
• FSA
• matching retirement plans
• paid vacation
• adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed