RN - Sssu/Pacu

Tri-State Memorial Hospital • Clarkston, WA

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About The Position

The RN provides nursing care across the SSSU/PACU and the broader Outpatient Services area, including Day Surgery, the Endoscopy Lab, the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and the Pre-operative Clinic. The role may also support hospital needs involving conscious sedation for special procedures. The nurse cares for patients before and after procedures, including patients waking from anesthesia, and uses nursing assessment skills to recognize post-anesthesia and post-operative complications.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Float to the Outpatient Services area, including Day Surgery, the Endoscopy Lab, the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and the Pre-operative Clinic.
• Provide nursing care for hospital needs involving conscious sedation for special procedures.
• Assess patients and provide peri-operative education and care.
• Oversee care for patients waking up from anesthesia.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and level of consciousness and watch for anesthesia side effects.
• Review each patient’s medical history and note important information.
• Perform post-operative tasks, including changing bandages and administering medications.
• Recognize post-anesthesia and post-operative complications.

What This Job Offers

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