PACU Nurse - Full-Time, Competitive Benefits & Growth

Universal Health Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision plan

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Universal Health Services\' Sierra Medical Center in Reno, NV is seeking a Registered Nurse PACU to provide direct post-anesthesia patient care across the lifespan. You will monitor physiological status, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and participate in performance improvement activities in a busy PACU environment.

The role requires RN licensure in Nevada, BLS and ACLS, 2 years of nursing experience (acute care PACU preferred), and the ability to educate patients and families

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current Nevada nursing license.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Two years minimum of nursing experience.
• Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care PACU setting.
• Current ACLS required.
• Handle with Care (or obtained within six months) in required specialty.
• Must pass pre-employment assessments.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates supportive behaviors for bedside report using IMAP & SBAR.
• Perform head-to-toe pre-procedure assessment on all patients and reassess post-procedure as needed.
• Formulate an individualized plan of care and evaluate effectiveness.
• Assess and reassess pain; utilize appropriate pain management techniques.
• Educate the patient and family regarding pain management.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Teamwork

Quality

Ethics

Respect

Service Excellence

Innovation

Education

Graduate of RN program (Nevada)

Tools

IMAP

SBAR

Job description

Universal Health Services\' Sierra Medical Center in Reno, NV is seeking a Registered Nurse PACU to provide direct post-anesthesia patient care across the lifespan. You will monitor physiological status, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and participate in performance improvement activities in a busy PACU environment.

The role requires RN licensure in Nevada, BLS and ACLS, 2 years of nursing experience (acute care PACU preferred), and the ability to educate patients and families