PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) RN - Full time
Location: Sparks Nevada
Description: Northern Nevada Medical Center is hiring PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) RN - Full time right now, this position will be placed in Nevada. Further informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Functions in both the PACU and PHA (Preoperative Holding Area) environment. Provides direct patient care to infant through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Assists with the maintenance of PHA and PACU equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care of patients undergoing surgical, pain management, and endoscopic procedures. Responsible for monitoring patient’s physiological status in the immediate postoperative environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist immediately and as needed about patient condition; receives direction for patient management. Intercedes to maintain optimum homeostasis. Proficient in pain management, guidelines and medication dosing. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures and standards.
Requirements
Current Registered Nurse licensure in state of Nevada.
1 year PACU or Critical Care experience
Current BCLS, ACLS and PALS certification
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Northern Nevada Medical Center.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:16:40 GMT