Registered Nurse - PACU

Roxborough Memorial Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia seeks an experienced PACU RN to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care. You will collaborate with surgeons and the anesthesia team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in the PACU, ensuring safety and adherence to clinical standards.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS/ACLS, and PACU or critical care experience. BSN is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement within the Surgical

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS (AHA) certification on hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS (AHA) certification preferred.
• Prior Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
• CCRN certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process within the PACU.
• Coordinate post-operative care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Communicate patient status changes to the physician based on monitoring and test results.
• Ensure adherence to regulations, standards, and unit policies.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities, meetings and in-services.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

PACU/CCU experience

Communication skills

Education

RN License (State)

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.
Responsibilities
The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient\s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment StatusFull Time
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