PACU Registered Nurse (RN), PRN
About The Position
Gunnison Valley Health is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to join their small and highly qualified team of Surgical Service Professionals. This role is responsible for providing exceptional care to patients during the pre-operative and post-operative phases of their surgical experience. The organization is a community-owned health system serving Gunnison County and surrounding areas, offering a wide range of services and focusing on wellness, medical education, and illness prevention. The community offers a high quality of life with a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- RN License current in the state of Colorado.
- Current BLS certification
- ACLS and PALS (or ENPC) within the first year and maintenance expected thereafter.
- The ability to communicate, consult, and interact with team members to share pertinent information in a clear, concise, and tactful manner.
- Ability to report deviations in diagnostic studies such as lab values, radiology and EKG reports.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, determine priorities, and manage time
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a PACU or other critical care nursing preferred, however we are willing consider new grad nurses.
- CAPA is preferred
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, execute and evaluate all aspects of patient care during the pre-operative and post-operative phases of surgical experience.
- Participate in process improvement and consistently offering solution based input in improving nursing practice.
- Ask questions, seek out sources of information, demonstrate motivation in continuing education and strengthening your own circulator skills.
- Collaborate with all members of the health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient’s status and treatment plan.
- Complete the initial interview, medication reconciliation, anesthesia protocols, and patient education as required by policy.
Benefits
- shift, weekend differential and call pay
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
