PACU RN: Compassionate Post-Anesthesia Care Specialist

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. is seeking a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to provide direct care postoperatively until discharge, participate in performance improvement, and maintain close communication with the surgeon and anesthesiologist about patient conditions.

The role requires completion of an accredited RN program,California RN license, ACLS and BLS, and typically two years in PACU/ICU/ER. 12-hour shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Two years of work experience in PACU/ICU/ER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing care in PACU from admission to discharge.
• Maintains continual communication with surgeon and anesthesiologist about patient status.
• Assesses and manages pain postoperatively and educates family.
• Documentation of procedures, vital signs, and patient care.
• Provides face-to-face handoffs for transfers in care.
• Responds to call lights and assists with ambulation and nourishments.

Skills

Collaboration

Prioritization

Customer service

Communication

Hospital IT apps

Education

Registered Nursing Program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. is seeking a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to provide direct care postoperatively until discharge, participate in performance improvement, and maintain close communication with the surgeon and anesthesiologist about patient conditions.

The role requires completion of an accredited RN program,California RN license, ACLS and BLS, and typically two years in PACU/ICU/ER. 12-hour shifts are available.