Job DescriptionJob Description:Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse at
San Diego Naval Medical Center in California.- Full-time opportunity, Monday through Friday
- Employee status
- Eligible for a full complement of benefits to include Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, 11 paid Federal Holidays and more!
Job Requirements:The Position will have the following requirements:
- Possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, a Graduate Diploma in Nursing, or an Associate Degree in Nursing, from an accredited agency such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Any Active State RN license
- Current certifications in BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Possess a minimum of two years-experience within the last five years working in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Intensive Care Unit, or three years' experience on a medical surgical unit.
Job Responsibilities- Discharge or release from post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) according to established criteria.
- Provide follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia complications and/or side effects.
- Check all resuscitative equipment prior to the beginning of the day. Any malfunctioning or missing equipment shall be reported to the Charge Nurse of the PACU immediately.
- Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group including, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients, such as interpreting nonverbal communication, safety practices and medication dosing of Neonates/Pediatrics; enlisting Adolescent patients in treatment, safety and security practices; and recognizing physical limitations, psychosocial needs, age related conditions, safety and medication precautions for geriatrics.
Location : LocationUS-CA-San Diego
Recruiter : Full Name: First LastAlison Johnson
Direct phone numberRecruiter : Email[email protected]