Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse

2 weeks ago


Pasadena, California, United States Huntington Hospital Full time

Join the esteemed team at Huntington Hospital, where our core values are rooted in compassionate community care. With a legacy spanning over 129 years, we have evolved from a modest 16-bed facility into a nationally recognized healthcare institution with 619 beds. Our commitment to delivering equitable, high-quality care to every individual in our community drives us to embrace diversity and foster an inclusive environment for both our patients and staff.

Compensation Overview:

The anticipated base compensation for this role ranges from $65.70 per hour, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

Department:

742700 Recovery Room Services - PACU

Key Responsibilities:

As a Registered Nurse in the PACU, you will be pivotal in coordinating care tailored to the specific needs of patients and their families. Your role will involve:

  1. Supervising patient care management through critical thinking and the nursing process.
  2. Facilitating discharge planning and resource identification.
  3. Monitoring care delivery and advocating for patients.
  4. Collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless transition of care.

The PACU RN is responsible for providing focused observation and care for patients of all ages during the immediate post-anesthesia period, ensuring their safe transfer to the appropriate department.

Educational Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is required. Candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) may be considered if enrolled in a BSN program with completion expected within two years of hire.

Experience and Training:

A minimum of one year of current experience in an acute care setting is required, with two years preferred. Experience in Critical Care, PACU, or Trauma Center is highly desirable. Candidates must successfully complete the Basic Dysrhythmia course within 21 days of hire.

Licenses and Certifications:

Required:

  • Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association.

Preferred:

  • Current unrestricted Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or related certification.

Essential Skills:

1. Demonstrates advanced knowledge in delivering care related to Cardiovascular, Neuro, Respiratory, and Metabolic issues.

2. Effectively manages patient discharge criteria, ensuring stability in vital signs and pain management.

3. Communicates variances in patient status to the attending physician to facilitate optimal recovery.

4. Provides comprehensive hand-off reports during patient transfers.

5. Participates in ongoing skills validation and maintains competencies through annual training.

6. Upholds the standards of customer service by engaging with patients, visitors, and colleagues in a courteous manner.

Work Type:

Regular Full-Time

Shift:

Days



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