Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Spectrum Healthcare Resources•San Diego, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse at San Diego Naval Medical Center in California. This is a full-time employee status opportunity, Monday through Friday, with eligibility for a full complement of benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, and 11 paid Federal Holidays.

Requirements

Possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, a Graduate Diploma in Nursing, or an Associate Degree in Nursing, from an accredited agency such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Any Active State RN license
Current certifications in BLS, ACLS and PALS
Possess a minimum of two years-experience within the last five years working in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Intensive Care Unit, or three years’ experience on a medical surgical unit.

Responsibilities

Discharge or release from post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) according to established criteria.
Provide follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia complications and/or side effects.
Check all resuscitative equipment prior to the beginning of the day. Any malfunctioning or missing equipment shall be reported to the Charge Nurse of the PACU immediately.
Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group including, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients, such as interpreting nonverbal communication, safety practices and medication dosing of Neonates/Pediatrics; enlisting Adolescent patients in treatment, safety and security practices; and recognizing physical limitations, psychosocial needs, age related conditions, safety and medication precautions for geriatrics.