REGISTERED NURSE RN PERIOPERATIVE CASUAL

Independence Health System; Clarion (Clarion County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a PACU Nurse to monitor patients emerging from anesthesia and support the surgical team. The role emphasizes careful vital sign observation, documentation, and rapid communication of any abnormalities. You will participate in post-operative care planning and family education.

Qualified applicants hold PA RN licensure, a state-approved nursing program, and relevant certifications. Critical Care experience is preferred, with CPR/ACLS/PALS beneficial.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state board approved nursing program.
• Holds a current Pennsylvania RN license.
• Critical Care experience preferred.
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients for side effects of anesthesia.
• Monitor and record vital signs.
• Monitor level of consciousness during sedation recovery.
• Administer medications and change dressings as needed.
• Update patient files and medical records.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and care team.
• Provide comfort and answer questions as patients wake from sedation.
• Educate patients and families on post-surgery home care.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Notify medical staff

Education

State board approved nursing program

Registered Nurse license (PA)

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Job description

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a high pressure environment.
• Good eye for detail while monitoring patients.
• Ability to quickly notify medical personnel regarding abnormal side effects or changes in patients condition.
• Proficiency with hospital management systems, such as Meditech Expanse.

PACU Nurse Skills And Qualifications

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a high pressure environment.
• Good eye for detail while monitoring patients.
• Ability to quickly notify medical personnel regarding abnormal side effects or changes in patients condition.
• Proficiency with hospital management systems, such as Meditech Expanse.

PACU Nurse duties, and responsibilities

• Observing patients, for side effects of anesthesia.
• Monitoring, and recording patient vital signs
• Monitoring patient's level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery.
• Performing post-operative tasks, such as administering medication or changing dressings.
• Checking and updating patient files, charts, and medical records.
• Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, and other members of patients care team.
• Providing comfort, and answering questions when patients wake from sedation
• Educating patients, and families regarding post-surgery care at home.

Qualifications

Graduate of a State board approved program of Professional nursing. Holds a current Pennsylvania State License as a Registered Nurse. Critical Care experience preferred. Certified in basic CPR, ACLS, and PALS.

Maintains position specific skills, and competencies as required on annual basis.

Maintains CEU's appropriates to discipline in order to maintain Licensure.