What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - PACU, Part Time position at Mental Health Association of Rochester?
Role Overview
This part-time Registered Nurse position in the PACU involves providing direct patient care across diverse age groups in a surgical environment. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, monitors physiological status post-surgery, and communicates with surgical team members. Responsibilities include performing head-to-toe assessments, managing pain, educating patients and families, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role emphasizes compassionate, empathetic, and ethical care aligned with organizational values of teamwork, quality, and service excellence.
Qualifications & Skills
Applicants must have an active Nevada RN license, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and graduate from an accredited RN program. Preferred experience includes one year full-time or three years part-time in a PACU setting. Candidates should be proficient in pain management, assessment techniques, and medication dosing, with the ability to handle emergency situations and maintain regulatory standards.
Key Duties
Conduct bedside assessments, formulate individualized care plans, reassess pain, educate patients and families, and participate in performance improvement activities. The role requires excellent communication skills and adherence to policies and standards to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
This part-time Registered Nurse position in the PACU involves providing direct patient care across diverse age groups in a surgical environment. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, monitors physiological status post-surgery, and communicates with surgical team members. Responsibilities include performing head-to-toe assessments, managing pain, educating patients and families, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role emphasizes compassionate, empathetic, and ethical care aligned with organizational values of teamwork, quality, and service excellence.
Qualifications & Skills
Applicants must have an active Nevada RN license, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and graduate from an accredited RN program. Preferred experience includes one year full-time or three years part-time in a PACU setting. Candidates should be proficient in pain management, assessment techniques, and medication dosing, with the ability to handle emergency situations and maintain regulatory standards.
Key Duties
Conduct bedside assessments, formulate individualized care plans, reassess pain, educate patients and families, and participate in performance improvement activities. The role requires excellent communication skills and adherence to policies and standards to ensure optimal patient outcomes.