REGISTERED NURSE, Recovery Room/PACU Unit - Full Time

UHS•Sparks, NV

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital in Sparks, Nevada. This full-time Recovery Room Registered Nurse position is on the PACU Unit and provides direct care to patients from infancy through geriatrics in the operating room environment. The nurse addresses patients’ psychosocial, physical, and general care needs related to surgery; communicates with surgeons and anesthesiologists about patient conditions; and supports equipment readiness, supplies, and the needs of the surgical team. The nurse also monitors, positions, and assists patients during procedures.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Nevada.
At least two years of nursing experience.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to infant through geriatric patient populations in the OR arena.
Address psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment.
Communicate with surgeons and anesthesiologists continuously and as needed about patient condition.
Assist with maintenance of surgical equipment and pain management inventory.
Assess operating and procedure rooms for equipment functioning and readiness.
Obtain supplies for individual cases and ensure appropriate needs of the surgical operating team are met.
Monitor, position, and assist patients during procedures.
Perform bedside reports using IMAP and SBAR in partnership with the patient in the room.
Perform head-to-toe pre-procedure assessments and reassess patients post-procedure as needed.
Apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan to provide age-appropriate care, interpret patient status data, identify age-specific needs, and provide appropriate care.