Registered Nurse - PACU

RN PACU

Experience the Heartland Charm of Eastern Colorado The Community Eastern Colorado

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About the Facility Eastern Colorado Veterans Healthcare System

The Eastern Colorado Veterans Healthcare System (ECHCS) provides comprehensive healthcare services to veterans across a wide region, including Aurora, Denver, Lakewood, Golden, La Junta, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Pueblo, Salida, Lamar, and Burlington. ECHCS offers a range of medical services such as primary care, specialty care, mental health services, surgical procedures, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Veterans can access advanced diagnostic services, dental care, pharmacy services, and telehealth options, ensuring high-quality, accessible healthcare tailored to their needs. The system is dedicated to delivering compassionate and professional care to enhance the health and well-being of veterans in these communities.

RN PACU - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• 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.