Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 3 weeks ago

Hartford, United States Saint Francis Hospital Full time

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Full-Time – 36 hours/week - Day Shift.

  • The position is three 12-hour shifts, with weekend requirements every 3rd weekend.
  • Variable Day shift rotations with ranging start times of 5:30 am, 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, or 9:00 am.
  • The on-call requirement is to cover one Night shift per 6-week schedule.


At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse RN in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU delivers patient care for same-day surgeries.


What you will do:

  • Dynamic work environment in a fast-paced unit, catering to patients from the Main Operating Room and other departments needing anesthesia recovery.
  • Engage in Pre-Op duties, involving assistance with regional nerve blocks, initiation and monitoring of IVs, anesthesia support, delivering pre-operative instructions, and conducting assessments.
  • Post-Op responsibilities include overseeing PACU phase 1 and 2 recovery from anesthesia, providing reports to receiving InPatient units, updating patients’ families, and offering comprehensive discharge education.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. A preference is given to candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN degree.
  • Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.
  • Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU nursing is essential. Consideration will be given to candidates with experience in ICU, Step-down, and Emergency Room, particularly if their current or recent skillsets demonstrate expertise with ventilated patients, which is a mandatory requirement.
  • BLS or CPR Certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
  • ACLS and PALS Certification: Required within six months of hire.
  • Proficiency in practicing according to the recommended standards and guidelines set forth by ASPAN (American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nursing) is a requisite skill.

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