PACU Nurse 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 anethesia 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.

PACU Nurse Requirements:

• An associate's or bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN).
• Registered Nurse (RN) certification.
• Certified post-anesthesia nurse (CPAN) preferred.
• At least two years' of experience as a nurse in a post-anesthesia care unit.
• Proficiency in electronic hospital management systems, such as eHospital and Mediexcel.
• Extensive 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 rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $75.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Perioperative Care

Physical setting:

• Hospital
• Inpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Required)
• ICU: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• PALS Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fresno, CA 93721 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fresno, CA 93721: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person