Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Post AnesthesiaCare Unit (PACU) (Days) Saginaw MI

This position maintains adequate respiratory and cardiac status of patients awakening from anesthesia. Continually assesses the patient, carries out doctor's orders while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities

(30%)* Regularly assesses patients/clients needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
(30%)* Provides direct resident care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc.
(20%)* Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.
(10%)* Processes physician/provider orders and performs physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
(10%)* Follows up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.
Requirement description :

• 2+ Years of PACU Experience - [REQUIRED]

Profile Requirements:

• Work History
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the speciality (PACU) - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms completed within the last two years - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• LARA and/or Nursys must state Active Michigan/MI License - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active American Heart Association BLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active American Heart Association ACLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

• Michigan

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Must be active!
Weekend Requirements : NOT REQUIRED Preferred - Occasional Weekend Coverage
On Call Requirements : NOT REQUIRED Preferred - most likely one night per week with occasional weekend coverage