RN- PACU

Responsibilities:

Ensure patient safety and comfort to patients recovering from anesthesia

Monitor the patient's level of consciousness and vital signs

Provide reassurance and education to patients and family members

Assess patients, deliver care to ventilator dependent patients, and monitor dressings

One or more year(s) of current experience within the Peri anesthesia Care Unit.

Educated on and follows HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.

Follows Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional

Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

License/Certification:

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse with active license(s) in the state(s) in which employed and practices.

Current BLS/BCLS and ACLS certifications.

Certification: Basic Life Support , Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support