Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Job Description

The Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is responsible for delivering professional nursing care during the Post Anesthesia Phase I and Phase II. This role involves supporting patients as they transition from an anesthetized state to a less acute condition, ensuring optimal outcomes through thorough assessments, care planning, implementation of nursing interventions, and ongoing evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of patients’ conditions and prioritize care based on evaluations and medical histories.
• Develop and coordinate patient care plans according to ongoing assessments and knowledge of post-anesthesia procedures.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions, maintain patient airways, and optimize oxygen saturation.
• Utilize pain management modalities to enhance patient comfort post-surgery.
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams regarding care and processes.
• Ensure readiness of emergency care supplies and equipment for patient needs.
• Continuously evaluate patient progress toward PACU discharge guidelines and revise care plans as necessary.
• Provide comprehensive post-operative reports to receiving nursing staff and facilitate safe patient transportation.
• Maintain and enhance knowledge and competencies in Post-Anesthesia Nursing, including completion of unit competencies.

Schedule

This position includes a flexible schedule with options for 2 - hr shifts and 2 - 12 hr shifts, or 3 - 12 hr shifts, totaling 36-40 hours per week and includes a call component.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Completion of an accredited registered nurse program.
• Previous experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania RN licensure.
• American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, renewed every two years.
• American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, renewed every two years.
• American Heart Association's Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, renewed every two years.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

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