Registered Nurse-Recovery Room

Prime Healthcare•Encino, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. Its multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Encino Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.

Nice To Haves

PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services.
The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU.
He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology.
Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization.
Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services.
Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.