RN - PRN Surgical Services PACU

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Job summary

Provides direct patient care to the patients in the post anesthesia setting using the nursing process. Must be able to manage the care of assigned patients and cope with rapid patient turnover and high census. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to patients of all ages.

Job qualifications

Education

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program or will obtain prior to working as a RN. Successful completion of the Basic Arrhythmia Class, Moderate Sedation Class, ACLS, and PALS within 90 days of hire.

Licensure

Current Georgia RN or a multi-state license meeting eNLC criteria professional licensure or will obtain prior to beginning work as a RN. BLS CPR required

Experience

Prior ICU or PACU experience preferred.

Skills

Routine and critical care nursing skills.

Physical, mental, environmental and working conditions

Prolonged walking and standing required, with the ability to lift and move patients. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to tolerate rapid patient turnover and high census. Works in typical PACU setting with patients experiencing a wide range of surgical procedures and anesthetics. Required to work an on call schedule.