Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Location
Alhambra, CA | United States
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SHIFT: Rotational shifts and rotating weekend calls
SCHEDULE: Per Diem
The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) registered nurse reports directly to the unit Perioperative Manager, and is responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care through the utilization of the nursing process in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act, physicians' orders, established policies and procedures, established professional (ASPAN - American Society of Peri-anesthesia Nurses) standards, and administrative hospital-wide policies.
Requirements - An associate's or bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN).
- Registered Nurse (RN) certification.
- Certified post-anesthesia nurse (CPAN) preferred.
- At least one year of experience as a nurse in a post-anesthesia care unit.
- Proficiency in electronic hospital management systems such as Meditech
- Experience in measuring and interpreting vital signs and levels of consciousness.
- Advanced knowledge of best practices in patient care.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Superb organizational and time management abilities.
- Availability to work rotational shifts, including weekends, and public holidays
Summary PACU Nurse Responsibilities: - Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
- Measuring and recording patients' vital signs.
- Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
- Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
- Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.
- Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.
- Providing comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
- Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.
Additional Information Rotational shift weekday and weekend
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