Job Summary
We are seeking an PACU Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will travel to various locations that are experiencing nursing shortages and fill in the gaps. You will administer medications, provide healthcare advice, monitor patients' recovery, and accurately complete patient records. The ideal candidate is an experienced nurse who can provide their patients with care, compassion, and healthcare excellence.
Responsibilities
Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Conducts pre- and post-operative education.
Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
Takes and monitors patients' vital signs.
Provides basic, bedside care.
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
Communicates relevant information to physician, facility manager and appropriate staff.
Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
Preps operating room for patient/procedure.
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
Monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being throughout the continuum of patient care.
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.
Assists in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patient.
Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis.
Experience:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board
Minimum of one (1) year post recovery/ pacu or pre-op experience
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS)/ Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) with current BLS/BCLS certification.
Successful completion of ACLS with current ACLS certification.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent
Previous experience as a Travel Nurse or in a similar position is preferred
Orthopedic Experience a Plus
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work with limited supervision
Compassionate and empathetic
Benefits/Perks
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Compensation: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
Helping healthcare work together
We are able to provide an invaluable service to hospitals around the country by contributing a highly-skilled, knowledgeable team of surgical assistants to their staff. Our certified, medical professional are available to suit the many different needs and duties that arise. By providing a reserve of qualified medical professionals, we offer hospitals a low-cost solution for staffing support.
Our Company Values
The value of Platinum Medical Staffing can be considered priceless. We provide low-cost solutions that fit today's ever-changing healthcare needs by easing the workload and minimizing the stress of a hospital's staff. Our dependable and certified medical professionals offers a consistent source help and support to hospitals.
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