Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU
About the role
North Vista Hospital, an accredited 177-bed state-of-the-art facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada, is part of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States. We offer comprehensive healthcare services, including mental health care, emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and treatment for a broad range of medical conditions. Our hospital is equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by highly skilled professionals, committed to delivering high-quality care in a friendly environment. North Vista has earned numerous quality awards, including the Patient Safety Excellence Award, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award, and Heart Failure recognition.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services.
- Coordinate post-operative care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU.
- Communicate with physicians about changes in patient clinical condition, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, and abnormal symptomatology.
- Collaborate with other departments and co-workers to ensure quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance.
- Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
- Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
- Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
The PACU RN reports directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- ACLS (AHA) certificate required within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
- Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on-the-job training.
- Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Employment Details
This is a per diem position with day shifts.