Registered Nurse; RN - PACU

Employee Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of nursing care based on standards of care and professional nursing practice; accountable for the outcomes of nursing care delivered.

• Monitor post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs.
• Closely observe patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
• Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
• Update charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Collaborate with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitate timely specialized interventions.
• Provide comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
• Educate patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.

• Associate's Degree in Nursing. (ADN) Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. (BSN) Preferred
• Master's Degree in Nursing. (MSN) Preferred

• Previous experience in PACU/OPS Preferred
• Critical Care experience Required

• Works with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers

• Basic Life Support Certified
  - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified
  - American Heart Association Preferred
• Registered Nurse
  - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation with South Carolina Board of Nursing

Medium Physical Demand

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