REGISTERED NURSE, PACU, Part Time
About The Position
Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. This Registered Nurse PACU opportunity is part time, offers full benefits and a convenient schedule. This individual will function in PACU environment and provides direct patient care to infant through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Assists with the maintenance of PHA and PACU equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care of patients undergoing surgical, pain management, and endoscopic procedures. Responsible for monitoring patient’s physiological status in the immediate postoperative environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist immediately and as needed about patient condition; receives direction for patient management. Intercedes to maintain optimum homeostasis. Proficient in pain management, guidelines and medication dosing. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures and standards.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
- Current Nevada nursing license.
- Current BLS certificate.
- Current ACLS required.
- Handle with Care (or obtained within six months of employment) in required speciality.
- Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care PACU setting.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for performing bedside report using IMAP & SBAR
- Perform head to toe pre-procedure assessment on all patients and reassesses post procedure as needed
- Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care as indicated and evaluates for effectiveness.
- Adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniquess.
- Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
Benefits
- full benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
