Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
About The Position
Post-anesthesia care unit nurses at The Hospital of Central Connecticut are responsible for both pre- and post-operative care. The PACU nurses prepare patients for surgery by initiating IV’s, administering medications, providing patient education, and validating required documentation. Post-operatively, the PACU nurse is responsible for recovering patients from anesthesia and managing postoperative care, following best-practice guidelines from The American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN). We are a 10 bed PACU, providing care to a variety of surgical services, such as general surgery, robotics, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, thoracic, colorectal surgery, and trauma. Also included is managing the recovery of some higher-acuity vascular surgery patients. We are a busy service, providing 24/7 coverage with some on-call requirements. ICU experience is preferred although we will consider nurses with ED, step-down and floor-level experience on an individual basis. ACLS certification is required for external candidates as we frequently care for ICU and step-down patients. Nurse/Patient ratio is 2:1.
Requirements
- Current Connecticut RN License
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school
- BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to date of hire
- ACLS required for external candidates
- Positive outlook
- Teamwork mentality
Nice To Haves
- ICU experience preferred
- ED, step-down and floor-level experience considered on an individual basis
- BSN Preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery by initiating IV’s, administering medications, providing patient education, and validating required documentation.
- Recover patients from anesthesia and manage postoperative care, following best-practice guidelines from The American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN).
- Provide care to a variety of surgical services including general surgery, robotics, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, thoracic, colorectal surgery, and trauma.
- Manage the recovery of some higher-acuity vascular surgery patients.
- Provide 24/7 coverage with some on-call requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
- Opportunities for career development and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
