Registered Nurse-Recovery Room

Prime Healthcare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Encino Hospital Medical Center in California is seeking a Per Diem PACU Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care. You will apply nursing assessments and interventions to stabilize patients recovering from anesthesia in a fast-paced PACU.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to monitor patient status, respond to hemodynamic changes, and coordinate post-operative care while maintaining standards of practice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care in the PACU using the nursing process.
• Coordinate post-operative care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the physician.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and unit meetings.
• Act as a resource for PACU staff.

Skills

Critical Care PACU experience

Team communication

Education

RN License

BLS Certificate

ACLS Certificate

PALS Certificate

CCRN Preferred

BSN Preferred

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. Its multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare. For more information, visit: www.encinomed.org

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. They communicate 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, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

4. PALS certificate preferred.

5. Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.

6. Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.

7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency

Encino Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation range for this role is $59.79 to $59.79. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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