QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Experience/Skills

Preferably possesses at least two years’ experience as a nurse in a post-anesthesia care unit.
Possesses circulating and/or scrubbing duty experience
Performs nursing intervention using the nursing process and incorporating current clinical knowledge with established nursing practice
Extensive experience in measuring and interpreting vital signs and levels of consciousness.
Availability to work rotational shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
Proficiently reads, writes, and understands English
Accurately reads fine print, supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and procedures
Accurately hears and follows verbal instructions
Pushes and pulls heavy objects such as gurneys, patient beds and OR beds
Lifts patients, heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, and instrument sets weighing up to 20 pounds

Required Licenses/Certifications

Working Conditions

Works in an air-conditioned environment with a temperature of 65ºF-72ºF and humidity of 45%-55%
Works in temperatures up to 85ºF-90ºF when assigned to assist with pediatric cases
Wears hospital-provided scrub attire while on duty
Works in an environment with the potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strains, and exposure to contagious diseases via blood and body fluids
Works in an environment with the potential for exposure to anesthetic waste gases, harsh disinfectants, sterilizing agents, high steam pressure, and radiologic factors

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavioral Expectations

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PACU RN Duties

Monitors post-operative patients’ levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
Measures and records patients’ vital signs.
Closely observes patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
Treats pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
Updates charts, patient files, and medical records.
Collaborates with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.
Provides comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
Educates patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answers any questions they may have.
Demonstrates effective airway management; frequently monitors respiratory adequacy and intervenes appropriately.
Monitors cardiac system of post-op patient
Identifies arrhythmias and evidence of shock, intervening appropriately when necessary
Utilizes PAR scoring system to determine patient status toward post-anesthesia recovery

Full Time/Day Shift
80 hours/bi-weekly

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