Registered Nurse PACU
Job Title
- Registered Nurse - PACU
Location
- Huntington, WV
Schedule / Job Type
- Days, Full-time, On-site
Key Responsibilities
- Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgery in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
- Monitor patient vital signs and assess recovery progress to ensure safe and effective recovery.
- Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Document patient status and care provided in medical records accurately.
- Respond promptly to any complications or emergencies during recovery.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, adhering to facility protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of West Virginia.
- At least 1 year of ICU experience.
- Proven skills in both ICU and PACU settings.
- Completion of ICU and PACU skills assessment prior to submission.
- Ability to work days and participate in an on-call rotation every other weekend.
- Must have current competencies and certifications relevant to critical care and post-anesthesia recovery.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working in a hospital setting with adult patient populations.
- Strong critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work at a leading medical center in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
- Support for professional development and ongoing skill enhancement.
Note: Locals are not accepted; candidates outside a 50-mile radius are encouraged to apply. Weekend on-call is required, but no additional call duties are specified.
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