PACU Perioperative RN — Fast-Paced Recovery

Independence Health System; Monroe Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Perioperative area. The role is on-site and full-time, with duties including observing anesthesia recovery, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, updating medical records, and collaborating with the surgical team.

The candidate should be state-licensed in PA, with CPR/ACLS/PALS certifications and prior critical care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a high pressure environment.
• Good eye for detail while monitoring patients.
• Ability to quickly notify medical personnel regarding abnormal side effects or changes in patients condition.
• Proficiency with hospital management systems, such as Meditech Expanse.

Responsibilities

• Observing patients, for side effects of anesthesia.
• Monitoring, and recording patient vital signs
• Monitoring patient's level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery.
• Performing post-operative tasks, such as administering medication or changing dressings.
• Checking and updating patient files, charts, and medical records.
• Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, and other members of patients care team.
• Providing comfort, and answering questions when patients wake from sedation
• Educating patients, and families regarding post-surgery care at home.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

High pressure environment

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Perioperative area. The role is on-site and full-time, with duties including observing anesthesia recovery, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, updating medical records, and collaborating with the surgical team.

The candidate should be state-licensed in PA, with CPR/ACLS/PALS certifications and prior critical care experience preferred.