RN - 15895221

St. Joseph Campus • Milwaukee, WI

1d

About The Position

The RN monitors patients in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) after surgery, reviews their medical histories, and provides post-operative care. The role includes educating patients and their families or caretakers about recovery at home and assessing whether patients can leave the facility or need specialized ICU care. The RN collaborates with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, technologists, and other hospital personnel to provide quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Frequently check PACU patients and monitor vital signs and other post-surgical factors.
• Review each patient's medical history and note important information.
• Perform post-operative tasks, including changing bandages and administering medications.
• Provide patients and their family members or caretakers with information about recovery at home, including diet or activity restrictions.
• Determine whether patients are ready to leave the facility or need more specialized care in the ICU.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, technologists, and other hospital personnel to provide quality patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed