PACU RN: Post-Op Recovery Nurse (Day Shift)

Lifepoint Health; Benton (AR); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & life insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Saline Memorial Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The role is full-time with 4x10s, days, and involves guiding patients through immediate recovery after surgery.

You will assess patients, manage pain, assist with procedures, and ensure safety while providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced PACU environment. A state RN license and an Associate's degree are required; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS or willing to obtain ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire
• Experience: One-year of previous PACU or Pre-Op
• Licenses: Must have a current state or compact state RN license.
• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.

Responsabilités

• Performs duties as assigned and requested.
• Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient's condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Provides patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and ensures correct administration following the six rights to minimize medication errors.
• Assists physicians with procedures and provides services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Performs treatments and delivers care within licensure scope.
• Ensures patient safety by performing all aspects of care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
• Operates and manages equipment safely and correctly.
• Educates patients and families on disease processes and recovery expectations.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Formation

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Outils

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Description du poste

Saline Memorial Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The role is full-time with 4x10s, days, and involves guiding patients through immediate recovery after surgery.

You will assess patients, manage pain, assist with procedures, and ensure safety while providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced PACU environment. A state RN license and an Associate's degree are required; BSN is preferred.