Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery Room

Prime Healthcare Services • Anaheim, CA

404d • $101,192 - $136,032

About The Position

The PACU RN at West Anaheim Medical Center is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and guiding other personnel to maintain care standards. The PACU RN plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient patient flow and adherence to hospital policies while participating in performance improvement activities.

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.
• PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on-the-job training.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor.
• Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services.
• Coordinate post-operative care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in the patient's clinical condition, including hemodynamic monitoring and abnormal results.
• Work with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum.
• Ensure efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization.
• Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
• Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees