PACU RN

USPI•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a RN PACU PRN. At USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. No Weekends! No Call! Paid Holidays! Performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post-anesthesia period, assessing and documenting patient’s status upon arrival in the PACU. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered, monitoring patient and informing surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications.

Requirements

RN PACU PRN

Responsibilities

Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for efficient management of the patient
Organizes nursing activities efficiently, considering staff abilities when delegating activities
Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the postoperative area
Maintains order and cleanliness of postoperative area
Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post-anesthesia period
Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room
Documents post-anesthesia care in the recovery room during the patient’s recovery from anesthesia/sedation according to approved policies and procedures
Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered
Monitors patients and informs surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications
Performs thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient
Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge
Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data
Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other/family member and documents in the patient’s medical record
Informs patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home
Determines that patient and significant other/family member understand conditions that require immediate care/method to obtain immediate care
Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient while promoting privacy and dignity