PACU Registered Nurse — Perioperative Care Specialist

Universal Health Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Benefits Website

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse in the PACU to join a comprehensive surgical care team. The role centers on direct patient care from infants to geriatrics in a postoperative environment, with coordination with surgeons and anesthesiologists as needed.

The position emphasizes pain management, adherence to regulatory standards, and ongoing performance improvement within a busy PACU setting. A Nevada RN license and BLS/ACLS are required. urce benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current Nevada nursing license.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Two (2) years minimum of nursing experience.
• Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care PACU setting.
• Current ACLS requireed.
• Handle with Care (or obtained within six months of employment) in required speciality.
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates supportivebehaviors necessary for performing bedside report using IMAP & SBAR
• Perform head to toe pre-procedure assessment on all patients and reassesses post procedure as needed
• Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care as indicated and evaluates for effectiveness.
• Adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Educates the patient and family regarding pain management

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

BLS certified

Education

NV Nursing License

BLS certificate

ACLS certification

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse in the PACU to join a comprehensive surgical care team. The role centers on direct patient care from infants to geriatrics in a postoperative environment, with coordination with surgeons and anesthesiologists as needed.

The position emphasizes pain management, adherence to regulatory standards, and ongoing performance improvement within a busy PACU setting. A Nevada RN license and BLS/ACLS are required. urce benefits are provided.