Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Peri Anesthesia Nurse

Provides specialized care in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care throughout the peri anesthesia continuum to include the Pre anesthesia Phase, Post anesthesia Phase I, Post anesthesia Phase II, and extended care from sedation/analgesia and/or anesthesia for surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures.

Possesses knowledge related to the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical interventions.

Assesses and prepare patients for procedures appropriately.

Performs clinical assessment of the patient and readily recognizes contraindication for anesthesia and/or surgical intervention.

Applies the appropriate post sedation scoring and assesses the patient's postoperative status to include cardiovascular and respiratory systems and airway management needs, neurological system, hemodynamic stability, pain, and comfort needs and mental status, implementing appropriate interventions to maintain or return all physiological system to baseline or above.

Maintains knowledge of current American Society of Peri anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) standards, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directives and service level standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Responsible for ensuring comprehensive documenting of all phases of care and is timely, complete, and accurate in the electronic health record (EHR).

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Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Intermittent This is an intermittent position required to work a minimum of 8 hours per week or 16 hours per pay period. Hours will vary between 6:00am to 7:30 pm based on unit needs. No holidays, no weekends, no on-call. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.