PRN PACU Registered Nurse
About The Position
H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a PRN PACU RN to join our upscale plastic surgery center in Greensboro, NC! Shifts will vary between the hours of 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. Providing PACU coverage to 1-2 patients at a time; assisting with OR turnover, stocking supplies and daily perioperative tasks for surgical case preparation. Monitoring post-operative patients who are in the immediate phases of recovery from a surgical procedure through discharge. Monitor vital signs, level of consciousness, perform dressing changes, administer necessary medications. Assess overall status and educate patients and their families about home care instructions. Proper EMR documentation.
Requirements
- Associate's degree required
- Valid RN license required
- 2 years of RN experience
- PACU experience required
- Equivalent combination of school and work experience
- Self-driven, able to work as part of a team and motivated for a fast-paced environment
- Critical thinking skills and ability to concentrate
- Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Providing PACU coverage to 1-2 patients at a time
- Assisting with OR turnover
- Stocking supplies
- Daily perioperative tasks for surgical case preparation
- Monitoring post-operative patients who are in the immediate phases of recovery from a surgical procedure through discharge
- Monitor vital signs, level of consciousness
- Perform dressing changes
- Administer necessary medications
- Assess overall status
- Educate patients and their families about home care instructions
- Proper EMR documentation
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
