Job Description

Cedar Surgical Associates

1811 W. Royal Hunte Dr. Cedar City, UT 84720

PACU/Post op RN job description

We are seeking a dedicated PACU nurse to carefully monitor the condition of patients who are waking up from post-operative anesthesia. You will be monitoring levels of consciousness, measuring vital signs, and treating post-operative side effects of anesthesia medication, such as pain or nausea.

This is a prn/as needed position that requires a minimum of two shifts per month. This position will require one shift per week November -January to help cover maternity leave, then will go to two shifts per month in February. You will also be asked to fill in occasionally when other staff members have time off. We operate Monday- Thursday and the second Friday of the month.

All shifts are daytime hours. No holidays, no weekends, no taking call.

Pay is dependent upon experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
• Measuring and recording patients' vital signs.
• Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
• Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
• Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.
• Providing comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
• Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.

Qualifications

• An associate's or bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN).
• Registered Nurse (RN) certification.
• At least two years of experience working as a nurse, PACU/critical care experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in electronic health record, and paper charting.
• Experience in measuring and interpreting vital signs and levels of consciousness.
• Advanced knowledge of best practices in patient care.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Superb organizational and time management abilities.
• Availability to work 10 plus hours shifts.
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• BLS certification

This job posting is expected to close on 08/26/2024.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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