Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nurse PACU

Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nurse PACU at Norman Regional Health System summary :

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nurse in the PACU provides specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort during the immediate postoperative period. Responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare professionals, assessing patient needs, planning and implementing care strategies, and monitoring patient responses. The role requires a current RN license, completion of BLS training, and either a diploma or associate degree in nursing, with further qualifications preferred.

Overview :

Compensation / Benefits

• $30.11-$49.17 / hr. based on previous work experience.
• Evening differential $2.50 / hr.
• Night differential $3.00 / hr.
• Weekend differential $3.00 / hr.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement

The PACU RN primarily provides care for pediatric to geriatric patients who have completed their anesthesia and are in the immediate post anesthesia (phase I) period. Their role includes transitioning the patient to phase II, the inpatient, or intensive care setting for continued care. Basic life-sustaining needs are of the highest priority, and constant vigilance is required in this phase.

Responsibilities :

RN essential functions include, but are not limited to :

Qualifications : Education

Experience

(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).

Licensure / Certification

Other Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Keywords :

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