RN - PACU

Registered Nurse, PACUProfession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Duration: 11 weeks Shift: 3x12 Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 year of PACU experience required License: Current RN License or multistate compact RN License Certifications: Current Basic Life Support certification, ACLS, and PALS Must-Have: - 1 year of PACU experience - Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures - Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques - Good verbal and written communication skills - Ability to respond effectively to the cultural and language needs of patientsDescription: Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments. Notes all changes in physician orders concerning assigned patients. Assists physicians in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments. Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary. Administers medication as prescribed and initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. Delivers patient care competently. Interacts with family and patients to share the care plan while in the hospital and at the time of discharge. Informs patients and families of hospital procedures. Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. Delegates tasks to support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.