Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN) at Norman Regional Health System summary :

A Registered Nurse (RN) specializes in providing care for patients recovering from anesthesia in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). They assess and analyze patient data, establish care goals, and implement nursing strategies to ensure patient safety and effective recovery. The RN collaborates with healthcare professionals and must maintain current licensing and certifications.

Overview :

Compensation / Benefits

• $30.11-$49.17 / hr. based on previous work experience.
• Evening differential $2.50 / hr.
• Night differential $3.00 / hr.
• Weekend differential $3.00 / hr.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement

The PACU RN primarily provides care for pediatric to geriatric patients who have completed their anesthesia and are in the immediate post anesthesia (phase I) period. Their role includes transitioning the patient to phase II, the inpatient, or intensive care setting for continued care. Basic life-sustaining needs are of the highest priority, and constant vigilance is required in this phase.

Responsibilities :

RN essential functions include, but are not limited to :

Qualifications : Education

Experience

(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).

Licensure / Certification

Other Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Keywords :

Registered Nurse, PACU, patient care, anesthesia recovery, nursing assessment, healthcare collaboration, BLS certification, nursing care strategies, patient safety, medical benefits