RN II-PACU

Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Provides nursing care to surgical patients in the immediate preoperative and postoperative period. Receives report from anesthesiologist, surgeon and/or circulating RN regarding surgical intervention and incorporates this into nursing plan of care. Assures control of pain, bleeding and nausea, proper positioning, management of airway, and stabilization of vital signs. Responds immediately to emergency situations. This position is represented by CNA.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• One year PACU or critical care experience: Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current RN license in state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the department. (Current employees as of 06.30.2021 have 2 years to complete)

Essential Functions:

• Is competent to perform physical assessment of patients post anesthesia - general, spinal, regional, or IV sedation.
• Is competent to manage the airway of a patient following anesthesia.
• Recognizes the symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other impending emergencies 100% of the time.
• Provides appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations.
• Is competent in all routine nursing skills including: (1) medication administration, (2) intravenous therapy including blood products, (3) care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains and, (4) safe use of any medical equipment used in the critical care setting, (5) Understands and follows chain of command per policy.
• Is competent to monitor hemodynamic status of post-surgical patients.
• Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life threatening emergencies in populations served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions...

Requirements: At least two years recent experience in field, current BLS certification, and a current nursing license per the state of assignment. For additional and specialty-specific requirement, please contact us.