Registered Nurse RN PACU PRN
LCMC Health•Metairie, LA
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), caring for patients recovering from radiology, cath lab, special procedures, or surgery. The nurse closely monitors patients while they recover from anesthesia, assessing breathing, pain, vital signs, surgical sites, and oxygen levels until they are stable enough to transfer to a hospital room or be discharged home. The nurse responds promptly to unusual changes and seeks assistance from team members when needed. The role emphasizes attentive, compassionate care during a short but critical phase of recovery.
Requirements
- Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana, as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
- At least 2 years of RN experience.
Nice To Haves
- BSN.
- ICU or PACU experience.
- Certified Critical Care Nurse or Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia following radiology, cath lab, special procedures, or surgery.
- Assess breathing, pain, vital signs, surgical sites, and oxygen levels.
- Monitor patients until they are stable enough to transfer to a hospital room or be discharged home.
- Respond promptly to unusual changes in a patient's condition.
- Enlist team members for assistance when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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