RN II-PACU (Mandatory Call) (CNA)-San Luis Obispo-CA-19293-Pay Negotiable

Provides nursing care to surgical patients in the immediate preoperative and postoperative period. Receives report from anesthesiologist, surgeon, and/or circulating RN regarding surgical intervention and incorporates this into the nursing plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical assessment of patients post-anesthesia (general, spinal, regional, or IV sedation).
• Manage the airway of patients following anesthesia.
• Recognize symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other impending emergencies 100% of the time.
• Provide appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations.
• Perform routine nursing skills including:
  • Medication administration
  • Intravenous therapy including blood products
  • Care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains
  • Safe use of medical equipment in the critical care setting
  • Understand and follow chain of command per policy
• Monitor hemodynamic status of post-surgical patients.
• Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage care during life-threatening emergencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of lead functions and application; recommend best monitoring based on patient presentation.
• Manage pain control requirements of post-surgical patients without airway compromise.
• Understand pharmacological interactions and physiologic effects of anesthesia and narcotic analgesics.
• Determine safe patient discharge from the recovery room using established PACU discharge standards.

Requirements

• Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• One year PACU or critical care experience: Required

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the department (current employees as of 06.30.2021 have 2 years to complete)