Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities :
- Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
- Measuring and recording patients' vital signs.
- Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anethesia medication.
- Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
- Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.
- Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.
- Providing comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
- Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.
Qualifications :
- An associate's or bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN).
- Registered Nurse (RN) certification.
- Certified post-anesthesia nurse (CPAN) preferred.
- At least two years' of experience as a nurse in a post-anesthesia care unit.
- Proficiency in electronic hospital management systems, such as eHospital and Mediexcel.
- Extensive experience in measuring and interpreting vital signs and levels of consciousness.
- Advanced knowledge of best practices in patient care.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Superb organizational and time management abilities.
- Availability to work rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Special requirements :
- This is a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) position. BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
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