Description
As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects.
You will provide initial wound care to the patients' surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours which will be discussed in the interview.
Our supportive, visible leadership promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture where nurses are empowered to ask questions, seek help, and provide valuable input. We offer self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, staffing support from certified nurse assistants, patient care techs, charge nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives. You will be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, consistently applying the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
You will assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly. You will educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment, and follow-up measures.
What qualifications you will need:
- Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing: Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required
- Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state which you practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
- Minimum of 1-year previous experience of Nursing is required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date