Perianesthesia Registered Nurse - PACU - Part Time Job Lancaster area,California USA,Nursing

Position: Perianesthesia Registered Nurse - PACU - Part Time/Days - Req#2117962651

location 1600 west avenue j, lancaster, ca, 93534, united states
base pay $46.74 - $77.17 / hour
job category registered nurse, pacu
employee type regular
required degree none

job objective
:

the perianesthesia registered nurse provides comprehensive nursing care across the perioperative continuum, including pre-operative preparation, immediate post-anesthesia recovery, and phase ii recovery through discharge or transfer. This role functions across procedural care areas including sds, pre-op, pacu (phase i and ii), and recovery, providing flexible staffing support based on patient care needs. The rn practices in accordance with american society of perianesthesia nursing (aspan) standards, avmc policies, and regulatory requirements to ensure safe, high-quality patient care before and after anesthesia or sedation.

duties

and responsibilities promotes patient centered care

consistently places patient and family at the core of care, actively listening and communicating to ensure safety.

pre-operative phase / same day surgery

prepares and assesses patients for surgery or procedures per department policy

verifies patient identity, documentation, and readiness for procedure

reviews diagnostic results and notifies physicians of abnormalities

provides patient and family education regarding procedure and recovery

completes and reviews required documentation

post-operative care / pacu

provides specialized post-operative nursing care for patients recovering from anesthesia

manages critically unstable or high-acuity patients

monitors airway, ventilation, circulation, oxygenation, and temperature

manages invasive lines, drips, ventilators, and pain management equipment (pca, epidural, etc.)

assesses for complications including hypothermia, malignant hyperthermia, and respiratory compromise

performs airway management and emergency interventions when indicated

discharge and recovery

assesses physiologic and psychological readiness for discharge or transfer

provides discharge teaching and instructions per medical center protocols

ensures safe recovery from general, regional, or local anesthesia

promotes family-centered recovery environment

monitoring and clinical management

performs ongoing clinical assessments appropriate to patient condition

applies core measures relevant to perioperative care

interprets ekg and diagnostic testing

provides pain and comfort management

maintains documentation of all care phases

assists in performance improvement initiatives

knowledge, skills and abilities knowledge

core measures
knowledge of patient’s rights and advance directives
ekg and diagnostic testing interpretation
pain and comfort management of the perianesthesia patient

skills

strong critical thinking skills

abilities

able to function independently
able to communicate well

education and experience education

graduate of accredited school of nursing
demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area
national certifications are desirable

experience

minimum 2 years acute care experience required
experience in icu, pacu, or critical care preferred
experience in pre-op or procedural nursing desirable
completion of perianesthesia course within 6 months of hire (if not already completed)

required licensure and/or certifications

bcls, acls and pals certification required at time of hire

avmc conduct/compliance expectations

ability to adhere with avmc attendance and punctuality policy
ability to adhere with avmc leaves of absence policy
ability to adhere with avmc paid time off (pto) policy
ability to adhere to the department dress code
ability to organize work and establish priorities
ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff
ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients, hospital and department information
ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
safely and effectively use all the equipment necessary to carry out duties
ability to…