RN PACU

RN PACU

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About the Facility Phoenix VAMC, The Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center Department of Veterans Affairs offers healthcare services to eligible military veterans at VA medical centers and outpatient clinics across the country. Driven by the mission to fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan", VA strives to serve and honor America's veterans by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship. The Phoenix VA Health Care System proudly serves Veterans in central Arizona at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center and nine community-based outpatient VA clinics. Facility Address: 650 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix AZ 85012

RN PACU - RESPONSIBILITIES

• The RN PACU provides age and culturally appropriate care to patient.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Monitors patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing and heart rate, and initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.
• Follows continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and reports any observed changes.
• Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs (both central venous & arterial).
• The RN PACU administers infusion therapy, including: IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes.
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators.
• Prepares and administers and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Assists treating physician during examination, treatment, and procedures, which can include life-saving situations.
• Analyzes lab results.
• Assists with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes, Foleys.
• The RN PACU provides education, information and emotional support to the patient's family and caregivers.

RN PACU - REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a degree as an RN from an accredited, recognized education program.
• Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
• Must have 2 years of acute care clinical experience.
• Must have an AHA approved BLS certificate.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.