PACU Nurse

3 weeks ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States Surgery Partners Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate PACU Nurse to join our team at Surgery Partners. As a key member of our post-anesthesia care unit, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients in the immediate postoperative period.

Responsibilities
  • Assess and document patient physical and emotional status upon arrival in the PACU
  • Provide nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered
  • Develop a plan of care for the patient based on assessment data
  • Monitor patients and inform surgeon or anesthesia personnel of patient status and notify of changes/complications in a timely manner
  • Provide comfort and reassurance to the patient and promote privacy and dignity
  • Use equipment accurately and confirm that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
  • Perform thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient
  • Review postoperative instructions from the surgeon with patient and caregiver and document in the patient's medical record
  • Perform medication reconciliation with patient and teach on new prescriptions
  • Provide patient with written discharge instructions and any needed supplies
  • Assist in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the postoperative area
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • RN with active license in appropriate state
  • One (1) year experience in PACU or ICU
  • CPR certification
  • Preferred experience in ASC and ACLS/PALS certification
Working Conditions

The PACU Nurse will work in a well-lit, well-ventilated area with complicated equipment, some of which is hazardous in nature. The nurse will be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) and chemical hazards.

Physical and Mental Requirements
  • Ability to sit and stand for long periods; ability to walk
  • Ability to push, pull, lift and position equipment and patients
  • Ability to reach overhead and to reach low
  • Physical strength for using equipment and performing patient care activities
  • Visual and auditory acuity for accurate assessment of patient
  • Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs

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