Registered Nurse, PACU

About the Role

Join Lifepoint Health as a Registered Nurse, PACU in United States. RN – Recovery/PACU Position Summary Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

• as assigned and requested.

• Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient’s condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.

• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.

• Provides patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.

Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements.

• Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required (current RN licensure accepted in lieu of degree); Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Work Schedule

• Fixed schedule.

• No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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