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PACU Nurse

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Encore Surgery Center

Covina, California

Eligibility
GISpinePain Management

Posted Jun 24

Unit and setting
PACU
License
RN licenseValid RN license and ACLS certification
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Valid RN license and ACLS certification
Experience
Experience working with diverse patient populations including GI, Spine,Pain Management and ENT
Also asks
Familiarity with electronic health record systems
Also asks
Knowledge of outpatient procedures and post-operative care
Also asks
Proficiency in aseptic technique and wound care management
Also asks
Ability to provide quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience
Previous experience in PACU or critical care setting preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for California PRN rolesCalifornia PRN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $93/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $75/hr, across 869 postings.

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Encore Surgery Center
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Encore Surgery Center is an ambulatory surgery center located at 300 W Badillo St in Covina, California, serving the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire regions. The center positions itself as Covina's leading surgical center with appropriate accreditations, specializing primarily…

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Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). As a PACU Nurse, you will play a crucial role in the recovery of patients post-surgery. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with a focus on patient care and recovery.

Duties

  • Monitor patients post-surgery to ensure safe recovery and assess their condition
  • Administer medications and manage pain relief as needed
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care
  • Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families
  • Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
  • Adhere to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols
  • Perform procedures such as suturing, ventilating, and monitoring vital signs

Qualifications

  • Valid RN license and ACLS certification
  • Previous experience in PACU or critical care setting preferred
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems
  • Knowledge of outpatient procedures and post-operative care
  • Proficiency in aseptic technique and wound care management
  • Experience working with diverse patient populations including GI, Spine,Pain Management and ENT
  • Ability to provide quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment

Joining our team offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and a supportive team environment.

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule

Experience

  • Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/

Certification

  • RN (Required)

Ability to Commute

  • Covina, CA 91723 (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Covina, CA

Covina, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,931/mo
Household income
$98,671/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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