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RN PERIOPERATIVE CASUAL

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Clarion, PA
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Job overview

The perioperative RN provides post‑anesthesia care, monitors vital signs and consciousness, administers medication, updates records, and educates patients and families while collaborating with the surgical team in a high‑pressure environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Excellent CommunicationHigh Pressure Environment ComfortAttention to DetailRapid Notification of Abnormal ChangesMeditech Expanse ProficiencyPatient ObservationVital Signs MonitoringConsciousness MonitoringMedication AdministrationDressing ChangeMedical Record UpdatingTeam CollaborationPatient Education

Qualifications

Graduate of State Board Approved Nursing ProgramRegistered Nurse License PennsylvaniaCPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification2 Years Critical Care Experience

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.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

  • REGISTERED NURSE

  • PALS

  • ACLS

  • BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

Experience

Required

  • 2 years: Critical Care experience. No less than 2 years.

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