Registered Nurse - Recovery Room
About The Position
The PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care to patients within the PACU scope of services through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse coordinates postoperative care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel, and maintains PACU standards of care. The role includes communicating changes in a patient’s clinical condition to the physician, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptomatology. The nurse collaborates with other departments and coworkers to provide quality care across the continuum, support efficient patient flow, and maintain unit organization. The position also requires adherence to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participation in performance improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serving as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained current.
- ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
- Previous critical care or PACU experience, or a minimum of one year of on-the-job training.
Nice To Haves
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients within the PACU scope of services.
- Coordinate postoperative patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU.
- Communicate changes in a patient’s clinical condition to the physician, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptomatology.
- Collaborate with other departments and coworkers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, support efficient patient flow, and maintain unit 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
