Posted 1 month ago
PACU-Registered Nurse
AI Summary
A Registered Nurse in the PACU assesses and monitors post-surgical patients, documents care, ensures a safe sterile environment, coordinates continuity with other departments, and provides patient education.
About this role
Madera Community Hospital
Located in the heart of Central California, Madera Community Hospital is a General Acute Care, private, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and wellness of residents throughout the Central Valley. We are committed to identifying and serving our community's needs with compassion, concern, care and safety for every patient. Madera Community Hospital is a growing acute care facility seeking talented individuals with a drive to provide quality care and dedicated to making a difference in our community.
Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse for the PACU will utilize the nursing process to identify patient needs for continuous assessment in the PACU. Will document and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing actions and ensure a safe environment of care. Work alongside other departments to ensure continuity of care. Provide post-surgical education to patients, creating and maintaining a sterile and safe surgical environment for the patient and monitoring the patient’s physical and emotional well-being throughout the surgical care continuum. Will monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as respiratory depression and institute appropriate interventions.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program
- Minimum 2 years recent ICU, Critical Care, or PACU experience
- California RN state license
- BLS Certification
- ACLS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer into job
- PALS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer into job.
- Ability to take On-Call during the week and work some weekends and holidays
Madera Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
