RN- PACU

McBride Orthopedic Hospital; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McBride Orthopedic Hospital in Oklahoma City is seeking a PACU staff nurse to provide direct patient care throughout the peri-operative period. The role involves working in Preoperative, Holding, PACU, Phase II, and Pain Management areas to ensure safe and efficient patient recovery.

The position requires an active RN license in Oklahoma, BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 3 months, with preference for PACU/ICU or orthopedic experience.

Qualifications

• Current License by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing to practice as an RN, BLS, ACLS and PALS within 3 months of employment.
• New hires that have expired BLS will be scheduled for the first available class during orientation.
• Preferred: PACU or ICU experience; orthopedic experience helpful; CPSI knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in the Preoperative, Holding, PACU, Phase II, and Pain Management areas.
• Maintain safe, efficient, and caring environment for surgical patients.
• Manage confidential patient and hospital information and collaborate with nursing staff.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Tools

CPSI knowledge

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Outpatient Surgery Center - Oklahoma City, OK 73114, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Nurse, DEFINITION: With minimal supervision, the PACU staff nurse delivers direct patient care in the peri-operative period of the patient’s surgical experience through implementation of the framework of the nursing process. This nurse provides a safe, efficient, and caring environment for individual surgical patients. Functions provided by the PACU staff nurse include direct patient care in the Preoperative, Holding, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Phase II, and Pain Management areas of Surgical Services. Employees supervised include nursing assistants, unit clerks, and transportation personnel. Duties require management of confidential information concerning patient records, department documents, and hospital information. Frequent use of nursing judgment involving general policy and procedure is required. Provides input into budget needs regarding use and need of equipment, communicates with other department personnel daily, administers to patients from pediatric to geriatric ages, and performs all other duties assigned. Adheres to the principles and guidelines of McBride Orthopedic Hospital.

This is a safety sensitive position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Current License by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (PALS) within 3 months of employment. New hires that have expired BLS will be scheduled for the first available class during orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: One year of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience preferred. Orthopedic experience helpful. Computer skills and CPSI knowledge preferred.