Job detail

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

ATC Travelers A

#Registered Nurse #Patient Assessment #BLS #ACLS #Healthcare #Operating Room #PACU #Critical Care #ICU #BSN

Quick overview

Conduct comprehensive post-anesthesia evaluations focusing on airway management, hemodynamic stability, and vital sign monitoring. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage post-operative symptoms and provide discharge instructions to patients and families.

Requirements summary

Requires a graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program with a valid Virginia RN license. Prior experience in PACU, ICU, or OR is strongly preferred, along with current BLS and ACLS certifications.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreePatient AssessmentPatient EducationEmergency ResponseDischarge PlanningSymptom ManagementAirway ManagementAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportPain ControlVital MonitoringHemodynamic Stability

Job description

Key Responsibilities • Patient Assessment

Conduct comprehensive post-anesthesia evaluations, heavily focusing on airway management, hemodynamic stability, and pain control.
Vital
Monitoring: Continuously measure, assess, and record patients' levels of consciousness and vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels).
Symptom
Management: Administer prescribed medications to treat post-operative side effects, such as pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Team
Collaboration: Work seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary staff to prioritize patient acuity, unit flow, and specialized interventions.
Emergency
Response: Provide airway management, administer emergency fluids or drugs, and utilize advanced cardiac life support techniques when necessary.
Discharge &
Education: Provide emotional support, comfort measures, and clear post-operative discharge instructions to patients and their families.

Qualifications

& Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program. BSN or MSN is highly preferred.
Experience: Prior clinical experience in a hospital setting. Previous background in PACU, Critical Care/ICU, or the Operating Room (OR) is strongly preferred.
Licensure: Valid and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of Virginia.
Certifications: Current BLS and ACLS certifications (or ability to obtain within a set timeframe).

Equal Opportunity Employer

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE