PACU Nurse - Perioperative Recovery (PRN, Day Shift)

adventhealth; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth Hendersonville, NC is seeking an experienced RN to join the PACU team on a PRN Day shift. You will assess patients on arrival, monitor status, administer meds, and document findings in the EMR, ensuring safe transitions to the outpatient area or surgical floor.

Requirements include RN licensure, BLS and ACLS, and 1+ year of surgical patient experience; ICU/recovery experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of RN experience with surgical patients.
• 1+ year of experience in ICU or recovery is preferred.
• RN licensure is required; BLS/ACLS are required; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status in PACU and monitor respiratory status, vitals, dressings and outputs.
• Respond to life-threatening events per PACU protocol and notify team.
• Document actions and patient responses in the EMR and communicate changes.
• Administer medications according to hospital policies and ensure safe care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, stocked nursing unit and support team.

Education

Associate's of Nursing

Bachelor's of Nursing

Job description

AdventHealth Hendersonville, NC is seeking an experienced RN to join the PACU team on a PRN Day shift. You will assess patients on arrival, monitor status, administer meds, and document findings in the EMR, ensuring safe transitions to the outpatient area or surgical floor.

Requirements include RN licensure, BLS and ACLS, and 1+ year of surgical patient experience; ICU/recovery experience preferred.