staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $58-86 per hour

Tenet North Cal is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a nursing job in Modesto, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Staff

Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

www.dmc-modesto.com / teams

Job Summary :

Reporting to the Patient Care Services Director / Shift Manager / Designee, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment.  Responsible for monitoring the patient’s physiological status in the immediate postoperative period; communicates with the surgeon and anesthesiologist about patient conditions and receives direction for patient management; intercedes to maintain optimum homeostasis.

The RN provides high-quality, safe, cost-effective, total nursing care to all patients. The RN assumes responsibility for overall coordination and integration of patient care based on the nursing process. The RN directs care according to established standards of safety, risk management, QI, and Infection Control, with the goal being to discharge the patient with an optimum level of care provided. Assumes responsibility for coordination and planning of patient care within the prescribed medical regime. Administers all medications safely and in a timely manner per hospital policy. Performs and fulfills all HICS (hospital incident command system) responsibilities, assignments, tasks, and roles as directed and needed by the facility in times of emergency and / or disaster. Responsible for knowing the Hospital’s emergency codes, including the purpose and appropriate action for each, and adheres to the Hospital policies and procedures for each emergency code.

Tenet North Cal Job ID #2503020928. Posted job title : RN PACU Full Time Rotate