Pacu Nurse

Job Description

Perianesthesia nursing encompasses the care of the patient and family/significant other along the preianesthesia/periprocedural continuum of care:

Preanesthesia level of care

• Preadmission- Interviewing and assessment of the patient to identify potential or actual problems.
• Day of Surgery/Procedure-validate information, reinforcing perioperative teaching, providing nursing care to complete preparation for the surgical experience.

Postanesthesia level of care

• Postanesthesia Phase 1-providing nursing care immediate postanesthesia period.
• Postanesthesai Phase 2-this phase focuses on preparation for care at home.

Major Duties/ Critical Tasks:

Preanesthesia nursing role

• Conducts preoperative interview and patient teaching which includes the following: health history, confirms that the patient understands the procedure scheduled, what to do the night before surgery, that the patient must have a family member or friend with then and that the patient cannot drive after the procedure.
• After review of health history evaluation by anesthesia will be determined.
• Day of Surgery review health history, provide additional preoperative teaching that needs to be done and assess patient and start IV.
• Hand off communication between Pre-op nurse and OR nurse before the patient is taken to the operating room.

Postanesthesia nursing role

• Hand off communication between OR nurse and PACU phase 1 nurse after the surgery has been completed.
• Assesses patients recovering from anesthesia and using critical thinking skills make appropriate nursing decisions based on the patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures performed and types and uses of various anesthetic agents by making appropriate nursing assessment.
• Pain management
• Transfer patient to Phase II when discharge criteria from Phase I is met.
• Prepares patient and significant other for discharge with postoperative instructions and teaching.
• Follow-up phone calls the next day to address any issue or concern the patient or significant other may have.

Additional duties

• Adheres to the Center’s policies and procedures and the Profession Standards of Nursing practice.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner in the EPIC computer system.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the age specific needs of the center’s patient population when providing care and education on care.
• Evaluates outcomes of care and adjusts nursing care processes to meet the patient’s individual needs.
• Uses critical thinking skills to evaluate patients and take emergency actions when needed to ensure patient safety.
• Participates in staff development, continuous quality improvement activities, and regulatory requirements.
• Restocks area with applicable supplies at the end of the day.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Protects the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal health information.
• Qualifications:
• Current and valid licensure as a Registered nurse
• Minimum two years’ experience in PACU, ED or ICU setting
• BLS
• ACLS and PALS within 2 months of hire

Job Type: Part-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Perioperative Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Nursing License (Required)
• BLS (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Plainfield, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person