PACU Nurse: Compassionate Post-Op Care & Impact

LCMC Health; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Louisiana is seeking a Recovery Room Nurse to join the Post Anesthesia Critical Unit (PACU). You will monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, manage pain, breathing, vitals, and coordinate with the surgical team to ensure safe transitions to the next care level.

You bring a current Louisiana nursing license, BLS, ACLS and PALS, and at least two years of flexible RN experience. BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current ACLS and PALS certifications.
• 2 years flex RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prioritize, and coordinate post-operative patient care such as checking lines, tubes, or drains, managing pain, and body positioning.
• Educate and prepare patients and their families on home care after discharge.
• Perform required clinical documentation and post-operative assessments.
• Monitor your patient after surgery for pain and/or complications and the surgery site for healing or infection following Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Monitor and intervene for postoperative complications.
• Perform CPR or other emergency measures if required.
• Collaborate with surgery team to identify and meet the overall needs of patient care or when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Initiate patient and family education on the operation and post-operation care as required.

Skills

Louisiana RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

RN experience 2 years

Education

BSN

Job description

LCMC Health in Louisiana is seeking a Recovery Room Nurse to join the Post Anesthesia Critical Unit (PACU). You will monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, manage pain, breathing, vitals, and coordinate with the surgical team to ensure safe transitions to the next care level.

You bring a current Louisiana nursing license, BLS, ACLS and PALS, and at least two years of flexible RN experience. BSN is preferred.