12pm Start - $5,000 Hiring Incentive!

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

26d•$60 - $96•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Preoperative (PreOp) and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides care to patients undergoing or regaining consciousness from anesthesia. Cedars-Sinai's PreOp and PACU units have more than 100 bays across the main medical center and Advanced Health Science Pavilion. Perianesthesia nurses continuously monitor and record vital signs, assess for anesthesia-related side effects and adverse reactions, and respond to emergencies to protect patient safety. The nurse is accountable for applying the nursing process and delivering care to this specialty patient population. Duties include providing and documenting direct and indirect patient care; educating patients; administering medications and therapeutic agents; performing skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy, and peripheral venous access; assessing patient condition and initiating emergency procedures when indicated; and planning individualized care, including appropriate reporting and referrals. The role serves patients with diverse cultural backgrounds and special care needs. The position is described as full-time, with 12-hour mid-shift schedules starting at 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., or 12 p.m. The posting advertises a $5,000 hiring incentive.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current California State RN License.
Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications.
At least 3 years of recent acute RN experience in PACU or as a Surgical ICU nurse in a high-acuity hospital; 1 year of recent experience may be considered for Registered Nurse II.
For RN III, specialty certification such as CPAN; external applicants may obtain it within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

BSN or higher preferred.
Inpatient PACU experience preferred.
Experience primarily in Phase 1 PACU care preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply the nursing process and take responsibility for delivering patient care within the specialty patient population.
Provide and accurately document direct and indirect care that supports patient safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection in a timely manner.
Educate patients about disease prevention and restorative measures.
Administer medications and therapeutic agents to implement treatment, disease-prevention, or rehabilitation plans of care.
Perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy, and initiation of peripheral venous access.
Observe and assess signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications or treatments, behavior, and physical condition; distinguish normal from abnormal findings and initiate emergency procedures when indicated.
Plan and implement individualized patient care based on observations, and provide appropriate reporting, referrals, and care in accordance with standardized procedures.
Continuously monitor and record patients' vital signs and monitor for anesthesia-related side effects and adverse reactions.