RN – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Euclid Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This community-based hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Cuyahoga County on the beautiful coast of Lake Erie. The caregivers at Euclid Hospital have made it not only an excellent medical facility, but also a home away from home. The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit’s (PACU) team of caregivers at Euclid Hospital pride themselves on providing top-quality and patient-centered care all while ensuring the safety of their patients. As an RN in the PACU, you will provide direct nursing care to diverse populations of post-surgical patients waiting for their anesthesia to wear off. This includes monitoring patient’s health, assessing patient’s pain levels, administering medication, and maintaining up-to-date patient records.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (ADN or BSN program)
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- One year of current acute care RN experience OR military RN experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within six months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)
- Pre and post op/PACU experience
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans.
- Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions.
- Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
- Educate patients and family with educational materials considering cultural issues and other special concerns
- Administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with approved nursing protocol
Benefits
- RN Loan Repayment program
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
