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REGISTERED NURSE RN PERIOPERATIVE CASUAL

Excela Health

Clarion, PAJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Clarion, PA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse LicenseBasic CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification

Job overview

The role involves providing peri‑operative nursing care in the PACU, monitoring patients, recording vitals, administering medication, updating records, and educating patients and families, while communicating with the care team and using hospital systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureAttention to DetailAbility to Notify Medical PersonnelProficiency With Hospital Management SystemsMeditech Expanse

Qualifications

Graduate of State Board Approved Nursing ProgramPennsylvania State Registered Nurse LicenseCritical Care ExperienceBasic CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification

Full job description

Description

PACU Nurse Skills and Qualifications

  • Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills

  • Comfortable working in a high pressure environment.

  • Good eye for detail while monitoring patients.

  • Ability to quickly notify medical personnel regarding abnormal side effects or changes in patients condition.

  • Proficiency with hospital management systems, such as Meditech Expanse.

PACU Nurse duties, and responsibilities

  • Observing patients, for side effects of anesthesia.

  • Monitoring, and recording patient vital signs

  • Monitoring patient's level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery.

  • Performing post-operative tasks, such as administering medication or changing dressings.

  • Checking and updating patient files, charts, and medical records.

  • Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, and other members of patients care team.

  • Providing comfort, and answering questions when patients wake from sedation

  • Educating patients, and families regarding post-surgery care at home.

Qualifications

Graduate of a State board approved program of Professional nursing. Holds a current Pennsylvania State License as a Registered Nurse. Critical Care experience preferred. Certified in basic CPR, ACLS, and PALS.

Maintains position specific skills, and competencies as required on annual basis.

Maintains CEU's appropriates to discipline in order to maintain Licensure.

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