Registered Nurse - PACU

Lower Bucks Hospital • Bristol, PA

10d

About The Position

The PACU Registered Nurse is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The role delivers patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients within the PACU scope of services. The nurse coordinates post-operative care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, guides other personnel, and maintains PACU standards of care. The position communicates clinical changes to physicians, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal findings, and symptoms. It also works with other departments and co-workers to support quality care, efficient patient flow, and unit organization; follows applicable regulations, standards, and policies; participates in performance improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serves as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience, or a minimum of one year of on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

• Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients within the PACU scope of services.
• Coordinate post-operative patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining PACU standards of care.
• Communicate changes in patients' clinical conditions to physicians, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptomatology.
• Collaborate with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, support efficient patient flow, and maintain and organize the unit.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed