Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

McLaren Health Care • Bay City, MI

86d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) collaborates with physicians to provide a comprehensive plan of care aimed at returning patients to optimal health. This role involves providing bedside nursing care, executing medical orders, and overseeing the functions of Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Associates, OB Care Associates, Surgical Service Assistants, Nursing Clerks, and Psychiatric Technicians. The nurse is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the care plan and ensuring efficient time management of peers and self, while also managing department resources and ordering supplies as needed. The position requires the ability to perform various assessment techniques, including monitoring cardiac rhythms and managing airways, to identify potential or actual problems related to anesthesia and surgical procedures. The nurse must consult with anesthesiologists or physicians when appropriate, utilizing assertive communication skills, and must be proficient in the use and troubleshooting of specialty equipment such as blood glucose monitors, IV pumps, bladder scanners, ARJO lifts/slides, and EKG machines.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice nursing in the state of Michigan.
• Completion of the first available Basic Dysrhythmia course.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Six months of experience in an acute care setting or equivalent.
• Completion of ACLS course within one year of hire/transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Surgical Services area.
• Proficient in IV starts.
• PALS certification (PACU).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Provide bedside nursing care and carry out medical orders.
• Delegate tasks to and oversee the functions of Nurse Assistants and other support staff.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans.
• Manage time efficiently and ensure cost-effective use of department resources.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Perform assessments including cardiac rhythms and airway management.
• Consult with anesthesiologists/physicians as necessary.
• Utilize and troubleshoot specialty medical equipment.

Benefits

• Full-time schedule with 72 hours per pay period.
• On-call responsibilities.
• Weekend work required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree