RN - PRN Surgical Services PACU

Vitruvian Health • Dalton, GA

54d

About The Position

Provides direct patient care to patients in the post-anesthesia setting using the nursing process. The RN must manage the care of assigned patients, cope with rapid patient turnover and high census, and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to patients of all ages. The position works in a typical PACU setting with patients experiencing a wide range of surgical procedures and anesthetics and is required to work an on-call schedule.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program, or obtain the degree before working as an RN.
• Complete the Basic Arrhythmia Class, Moderate Sedation Class, ACLS, and PALS within 90 days of hire.
• Current Georgia RN license or a multistate license meeting eNLC criteria, or obtain licensure before beginning work as an RN.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• Routine and critical care nursing skills.
• Ability to cope with rapid patient turnover and high census.
• Ability to lift and move patients and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged walking and standing.

Nice To Haves

• Prior ICU or PACU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients in the post-anesthesia setting using the nursing process.
• Manage the care of assigned patients.
• Provide appropriate care to patients of all ages.
• Work an on-call schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree