What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - RN PACU, PRN position at East Memphis Surgery Center?
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse / RN (PRN)
SHIFT:
Monday-Friday. Variable day shift with assigned late days. No holidays, nights or call.
Looking for a PRN PACU nurse for a fast-paced outpatient surgery center.
- PACU nurses are responsible for overseeing vital signs, changing bandages, and administering necessary medications
- Educating families and patients about homecare instructions
- Manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring activities
- Assess patient’s condition after surgery is performed; ensure that all vital signs are within range
- Accurately and completely record all findings in patient’s chart
- The Registered Nurse will develop individualized care plans based on patient’s condition
- Monitors patient’s condition changes and reports changes to healthcare team
- Perform intervention duties in the case of post-operative emergencies
- Record sedation levels and body temperatures
- PACU RN will Ensure the post-operative space is clean and sanitized
- The PACU RN will Perform other duties as requested
About our Center
We are a fast-paced multi specialty outpatient surgery center .
We offer full benefits for full-time position.
- Monday-Friday. Variable day shift with assigned late days. No holidays, nights or call.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current RN License.
- BLS and ACLS required.
- PALS preferred.
- Must have a minimum of one year experience in PACU or critical care equivalent area
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Experience
Preferred- 1 year(s): Critical Care
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Sup
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Equal Opportunity Employer
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