Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU
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Job overview
Prime Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU. At North Vista Hospital, a 177‑bed accredited facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada, the PACU RN joins a dedicated team committed to quality, compassion and community, delivering post‑operative patient care, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and ensuring standards and safety in the post‑anesthesia care unit.
Key focus areas include Accountable to OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, Deliver patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in PACU, and Coordinate post‑operative care with surgeon and anesthesiologist.
Important skills include Patient Care Delivery, Post-Operative Care Coordination, Directing And Guiding Personnel, Communication With Physician, Quality Patient Care, and Adherence To Regulations.
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Overview At North Vista Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, North Vista Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
North Vista Hospital is an accredited 177-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada. North Vista offers comprehensive healthcare services, including mental health care, emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, North Vista is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award, Heart Failure recognition and more. For more information, please visit www.northvistahospital.com.
Responsibilities The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient�s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Qualifications Education and Work Experience
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Current and valid state RN License.
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Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
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ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
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PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
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Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
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Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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