PACU RN

USPI • Warrington Township, PA

3d

About The Position

The PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for patients, continually evaluates their condition, and maintains their safety, comfort, and privacy. The nurse provides comprehensive care to patients emerging from general anesthesia or sedation, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

The role plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients of any age in the PreOp and PACU department, working within nursing standards of practice and the Center’s policies. The nurse makes decisions about direct patient care needs and communicates relevant information to other team members. The role may also assist physicians in procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and sterile techniques as appropriate. Additional responsibilities assigned by the manager may include committee service, quality improvement audits, and projects.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in Pennsylvania.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• PALS certification preferred upon hire and required within one year of hiring.
• Demonstrated clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing the responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a perioperative setting is preferred.
• PALS certification is preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care to patients.
• Continually evaluate patients’ conditions and maintain their safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Provide comprehensive care to patients emerging from general anesthesia or sedation, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in preparation for discharge.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee care for patients of any age in the PreOp and PACU department.
• Make decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicate appropriate information to other team members.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and sterile techniques as appropriate.
• Perform additional responsibilities designated by the manager, potentially including committee service, quality improvement audits, and projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life and AD&D coverage.
• Availability of short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible financial benefits, including FSAs and HSAs.
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning.
• Paid holidays and vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree