Pre and PACU Nurse RN

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system is seeking a Post Anesthesia PACU Registered Nurse for its Connecticut facility. The role involves delivering critical care to patients post-surgery, with responsibilities including pre-operative assistance and post-operative care in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in nursing, specifically in PACU or critical care settings, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Monday through Friday shifts

Minimal on-call requirement

Qualifications

• Valid and current Connecticut RN licensure required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in PACU nursing.
• BLS or CPR certification needed; ACLS and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care during the pre-op and post-op phases of surgery.
• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia in PACU.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education for discharge.

Skills

Patient assessment

Patient education

Regional anesthesia assistance

Monitoring IVs

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Accredited nursing degree

Tools

American Heart Association Certification

ASPAN Guidelines

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Post Anesthesia PACU Registered Nurse RN at the Connecticut Joint and Spine Institute delivers patient care for same-day surgeries, encompassing the following responsibilities:

What you will do:

• A dynamic work environment in a fast-paced unit, catering to patients from the Joint Replacement or Spine Operating Rooms and other departments needing anesthesia recovery.

• Engage in Pre-Op duties, involving assistance with regional nerve blocks, initiation and monitoring of IVs, anesthesia support, delivering pre-operative instructions, and conducting assessments.

• Post-Op responsibilities include overseeing PACU phase 1 and 2 recovery from anesthesia, providing reports to receiving InPatient units, updating patients’ families, and offering comprehensive discharge education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred.

• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure is required.

• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU nursing is required. Consideration will be strongly considered, provided expertise includes two or more years in the ICU or Emergency Room nursing experience, particularly if their current or recent skill sets demonstrate expertise with ventilated patients, which is a mandatory requirement.

• BLS or CPR certification: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted.

• ACLS and PALS certification is preferred or should be available within six months of hire.

• Requires the ability to practice utilizing ASPAN (American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nursing) recommended standards and guidelines.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Full-Time – 40 hours/week - Day Shift.

• Monday thru Friday, no weekend or holiday commitment.

• Hours: Four 10-hour varying shifts. (40hr).

• Minimal on-call requirement; frequency will be once per 7-week schedule.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, is one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital.

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