Registered Nurse - Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care - Outpatient Short Stay Unit - 12-Hour[...]

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit. This role is vital in ensuring patient safety and comfort during critical phases of care. You will be part of a passionate team, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to provide exceptional care. With a focus on patient education and emergency preparedness, you will play a key role in monitoring and supporting patients through their recovery. If you are committed to making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent acute RN experience in PACU is required.
• Must hold a valid RN license and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care ensuring safety and comfort.
• Administer medications and observe patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Critical Thinking

Patient Education

Emergency Response

Education

Registered Nurse License

Pediatric and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse - Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care - Outpatient Short Stay Unit - 12-Hour Nights - $10,000 Hiring Incentive!

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our fifth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence! From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Cedars-Sinai's Preoperative (PreOp) and Post Anesthesia care units (PACU) total over 100 bays within the main medical center and Advanced Health Science Pavilion. Our perianesthesia nurses are highly skilled critical care professionals who care for patients as they are undergoing or regaining consciousness from anesthesia. They continuously monitor and record patients' vital signs, monitor for side effects and adverse reactions related to anesthesia, and are prepared to handle emergency situations if needed to ensure patients' safety.

As a Registered Nurse in PreOp PACU you will assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care within this specialty patient population. You will also:

• Provide and accurately document direct and indirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner.
• Provide patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures.
• Administer medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.
• Perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy, and the initiation of peripheral venous access.
• Observe and assess signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics and initiate emergency procedures when indicated.
• Plan and implement individualized patient care based on observations. Implement appropriate reporting, referrals, and care in accordance with standardized procedures while providing care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Identify patients' readiness for learning and their ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent while identifying and assessing patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and the ability to identify and make special adjustments as required to the specific populations' needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family and condition needs.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Pediatric and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.
• For RN III: Specialty Certification (i.e. CPAN) (external applicants may obtain within one year of hire).

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in PACU. Note: (one (1) year experience will be considered for Registered Nurse II).
• Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrated dedication to customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.