Cedars-Sinai

Registered Nurse - PACU PreOp - 12 Hour Full Time Nights - 8pm - 8:30am $5,000 Hiring Incentive!

Cedars-Sinai • $100K — $120K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN or higher preferred.
  • Current California State RN License required.
  • ACLS and PALS certifications from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.
  • Specialty Certification (i.e. CPAN) required for RN III within one year for external applicants.
  • Minimum 3 years of recent acute RN experience in PACU or Surgical ICU in a high acuity hospital.

Responsibilities

  • Assume accountability for patient care within the PreOp and PACU specialty.
  • Provide and document comprehensive patient care services ensuring safety and comfort.
  • Educate patients on disease prevention and restorative measures.
  • Administer medications and therapeutic agents as per treatment plans.
  • Perform essential procedures including skin tests, immunizations, and phlebotomy.
  • Monitor and assess patients' conditions, initiating emergency procedures when necessary.
  • Plan and implement personalized care while accommodating diverse cultural needs.

Benefits

  • Access to advanced medical technology and facilities.
  • Opportunity to work in a high-acuity environment with diverse patient demographics.
  • Professional development opportunities including specialty certification.
  • Supportive work culture with a team of highly skilled professionals.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Cedars-Sinai's Preoperative (PreOp) and Post Anesthesia care units (PACU) total over 100 bays within the main medical center and Advanced Health Science Pavilion. Our perianesthesia nurses are highly skilled critical care professionals who care for patients as they are undergoing or regaining consciousness from anesthesia. They continuously monitor and record patients' vital signs, monitor for side effects and adverse reactions related to anesthesia and are prepared to handle emergency situations if needed to ensure patients' safety.

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse in PreOp PACU:
  • Assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care within this specialty patient population.
  • Provide and accurately document direct and indirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner
  • Provide patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures.
  • Provide administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.
  • Perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access.
  • Observe and assess signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics and initiate emergency procedures when indicated.
  • Plan and implement individualized patient care based on observations. Implements appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures while providing care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.


Qualifications

Education Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or higher preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:
  • Current California State RN License required.
  • American Red Cross or American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications required.
  • For RN III: Specialty Certification (i.e. CPAN) (external applicants may obtain within one year of hire).

Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in PACU or Surgical ICU nurse experience in a high acuity hospital. (Note: one (1) year recent experience will be considered for Registered Nurse II).
  • Experience in inpatient PACU preferred
  • Experience in primarily Phase 1 PACU Care preferred

About Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the largest hospitals in the United States, with over 1,000 beds and 2,000 physicians. Cedars-Sinai is known for its high-quality patient care, cutting-edge research, and innovative medical education programs. The hospital has been ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its clinical excellence and research achievements. Cedars-Sinai is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is a member of the Cedars-Sinai Health System.
Learn more about Cedars-Sinai
Size
13,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1902
* Ladders Estimates

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