Location
Kansas | United States
Job description
NCG Associates, a leading healthcare staffing company, is currently seeking dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). As a PACU RN at NCG Associates, you will play a crucial role in the recovery and post-operative care of patients.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients' vital signs and assess their post-anesthetic status
- Administer medications and interventions as needed for pain management and other post-operative needs
- Collaborate with the surgical team to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Assist in the safe transfer of patients to and from the PACU
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding post-operative care and home recovery
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely
- Maintain a clean and safe environment in the PACU
- Stay up-to-date with current best practices in PACU nursing care
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members
Requirements
- Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of practice
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Minimum 1 year of PACU and Pre Op Experience
- Strong knowledge of post-anesthesia recovery principles and practices
- Expertise in assessing and managing patients' pain
- Current ACLS certification
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records and other relevant healthcare software
If you have a passion for providing high-quality care to post-operative patients and meet the above requirements, we invite you to apply for the PACU RN position at NCG Associates. Join our team and contribute to the exceptional patient care provided by our organization.
Benefits
Location: Great Bend, KS
Class/Area: RN | (PACU) Post Anesthesia Care Uni
Pay Rate: $1,710-$1,910 Weekly
Desired Start Date: ASAP
Length of Assignment: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 40
Shift time: Days
Schedule Details: 4 -10 hour shifts, varied start times, earliest 0600
On-Call Requirements: 8 shifts per month rotating weekends and holidays.
Weekend Requirement: When on-call
Holiday Requirement: When on-call
Floating requirement: N/A
License /Certification: KS RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS
Experience required: Minimum 1 year of PACU and Pre Op Experience
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