Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (Rn - Pacu)

DESCRIPTION-

REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (RN - PACU)

RN - PACU

Full-Time

REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (RN - PACU) will have the following job responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of the nursing process in the peri-operative setting.
• Monitor the patient's medical condition and report any significant changes to the physician or anesthesiologist/CRNA.
• Explain nursing procedures and actions taken to patient.
• Assess, collaborate and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
• Manage hemodynamic monitoring.
• Titrate pressors, sedation, heparin, insulin drips based on protocol.
• Instruct patients in self-care techniques following the procedure.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (RN - PACU)

RN - PACU

Full-Time

REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (RN - PACU) must meet minimum qualifications:

• 1yr exp in Critical Care (eg. ICU, CVICU, MICU) or PACU Required
• Manage hemodynamic monitoring exp Required
• Titrate pressors, sedation, heparin, insulin drips based on protocol exp Required
• Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing Required, Bachelor Degree in Nursing preferred
• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required
• BLS-American Heart Association BLS Provider issued card required
• ACLS-American Heart Association ACLS Provider issued card required
• PALS-American Heart Association PALS Provider issued card required
• ASPAN preferred