RN, PACU

Community Medical Centers

$85K — $100K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program
  • Minimum 2 years recent ICU, ICU Stepdown, or similar Inpatient PACU experience
  • California RN state license
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer
  • PALS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer
  • Ability to take On-Call during the week and work some weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Utilize the nursing process for continuous patient assessment in the PACU
  • Document and evaluate nursing actions for effectiveness and ensure a safe environment
  • Collaborate with other departments to maintain continuity of care
  • Provide post-surgical education and monitor patient well-being throughout surgical care
  • Monitor for changes in patient status and implement appropriate interventions

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth and professional development
  • Collaborative work environment with various departments
  • Emphasis on patient care and safety
  • Access to further certifications and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Your Career at Community | Opportunity. Challenge. Growth.

In your role, you will:
  • Utilize the nursing process to identify patient needs for continuous assessment in the PACU.
  • Document and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing actions and ensure a safe environment of care.
  • Work alongside other departments to ensure continuity of care.
  • Provide post-surgical education to patients, creating and maintaining a sterile and safe surgical environment for the patient and monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being throughout the surgical care continuum
  • Monitoring patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as respiratory depression and institute appropriate interventions.


Qualifications

Education and Experience Minimum Requirements:
  • Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program
  • Minimum 2 years recent ICU, ICU Stepdown, or similar Inpatient PACU experience
  • California RN state license
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer into job
  • PALS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer into job.
  • Ability to take On-Call during the week and work some weekends and holidays


Disclaimers
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

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