PACU Registered Nurse

• Hours: 12-hour
• Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, Alabama

We are seeking a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse , also referred to as a PACU RN or PACU Nurse in the recovery room area for our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The PACU RN, or Recovery Room Nurse, plays a critical role in our surgery center by caring for patients as they regain consciousness after surgery or other perioperative procedures requiring anesthesia. PACU RNs are essential in ensuring a safe recovery from anesthesia, addressing any complications promptly, and supporting patients through the critical early stages of post-operative or perioperative care.

**If you have at least one year of experience in the Perioperative area of the operating roo m as a Circulator , OR Nurse , PACU Nurse or Surgical Nurse y ou are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to)

• Closely monitor patients’ vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiration, to detect any complications early

• Assess and manage pain levels, administer medications as needed to keep the patient comfortable

• Ensure the patient maintains a clear airway and adequate breathing, address any respiratory issues that may arise post-anesthesia

• Continuously assess the patient’s level of consciousness, neurological status, and overall stability as they recover from anesthesia

• Inspect surgical sites, manage drains, and dress wounds as necessary, while observing for signs of infection or other complications

• Offer reassurance and comfort to patients as they wake up, often disoriented, in a calm and soothing environment, keep the patient’s family informed about their condition and the expected timeline for recovery

• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals regarding the patient’s status and any concerns that arise

• Document all aspects of care provided, including medications administered, patient responses, and any interventions performed

• Deliver post-operative discharge instructions to outpatients prior to discharge

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers . You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License.

• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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