Post Anesthesia Care RN (PACU) Day Shift
About The Position
The Post Anesthesia Care RN provides comprehensive nursing care, assessing patients’ physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle needs. The RN develops, implements, evaluates, and revises individualized care plans; administers medications and treatments safely; and monitors patients for adverse reactions. The role includes educating patients and families, coordinating care with medical staff and ancillary departments, documenting care and outcomes, and maintaining compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards. The RN provides emotional support, supervises and delegates care, participates in professional development and performance improvement, and responds promptly to code situations to stabilize patients.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Organizational and multitasking skills.
- Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
- Ability to work as a team player within a unit.
- Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
- EKG knowledge, as applicable to patient and stated requirements.
- Fluency in English, including reading, verbal, and written skills.
- Basic computer skills and ability to navigate Microsoft Windows-based programs.
- Ability to use abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise care plans based on outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- At least 1 year of experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies.
- Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care and support effective communication and teamwork.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes.
- Evaluate care plans and interventions and adjust them as needed to improve patient health and outcomes.
- Follow infection control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and families.
- Supervise and delegate care provided by healthcare team members.
- Participate in continuous professional development and performance improvement activities.
- Respond promptly and effectively to code situations and provide interventions to stabilize patients.
Benefits
- Medical insurance from day one.
- Dental insurance from day one.
- Vision insurance from day one.
- Life insurance from day one.
- Disability insurance from day one.
- Paid time off from day one.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Four weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
- Career development.
- Whole-person well-being resources.
- Mental health resources and support.
- Pet benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
