Job Description
Job Description
POSITION TYPE : Registered Nurse (RN)
SPECIALTY UNIT : Post Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU
LOCATION : Santa Fe, NM
SHIFT : Days
JOB TYPE : Full-Time Permanent
Job Description :
We are currently looking for an RN-PACU nurse to meticulously observe and treat our post-anesthesia care unit patients to ensure that they recover properly after a procedure or surgery that requires anesthesia.
Our ideal candidate works with a high level of attention to ensure all patients safely transition from an anesthetized state to responsiveness.
Our post-anesthesia care unit provides care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local.
As a qualified RN-PACU nurse, you will administer diligent care to outpatients via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment.
Additionally, it is vital to communicate with our other team of medical professionals regarding any abnormal test results, symptoms, or changes in the condition of the patient.
We expect you to perform your duties while upholding the high standards of care for our PACU.
Responsibilities :
Assess patients before surgery.
Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and in order.
Frequently check PACU patients, monitoring their vital signs and other post-surgical factors.
Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure.
Review each patients medical history, taking note of important information.
Perform post-operative tasks, such as changing bandages and giving patients medications.
Answer patient questions and ensure they are kept comfortable.
Monitor patients for change in their condition and report any changes to the physician.
Perform intervention duties in cases of postoperative emergencies.
Provide patients and their family members or caretakers with information about home recovery, including any restrictions on diet or activity.
As an RN-PACU nurse, you will collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, technologists, and other hospital personnel as necessary to provide quality patient care.
Job Benefits : Competitive salary
Competitive salary
Direct Deposit
401K
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
Employee discount program
Excellent room for growth and advancement
Requirements :
Minimum of 1 year of recent ACUTE experience as an RN in a clinical setting.
Active RN license within the State of practice.
Current certifications (variable depending on the facility).
You must possess general clinical competency in acute patient care.
Demonstrate the ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Keen attention to detail.
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