Registered Nurse PACU

Responsibilities

The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU.

He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures.

Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

• 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.

• PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.

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

• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.