RN - PACURECOVERY

Duties: DC License REQUIRED Monitor postoperative patients levels of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia and provide updates to the medical team as needed. Obtain and record patients vital signs. Observe patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication. Treat pain nausea and other postoperative symptoms of anesthesia and administer medication as prescribed. Update charting (EMR) patient files and medical records. Educate patients and their families on postsurgery care and answer any questions.

Skills: PALS NIHSS BLS & ACLS Required CPAN highly desirable Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state/district Required PACU Experience Required: 3 Years

Education: Graduate of an accredited or NLNapproved RN program Required BSN Highly desired

Schedule Notes: PACU 3/12 s varied with 5 call shifts per 8 weeks
Required Skills: BLS (CPR)ACLSREGISTERED NURSE
Additional Skills: CHARTING

Hours Per Day: 12.00
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Languages: English( Speak Read Write )
Department: 055*8671 : 74270Recovery Room George Washington
Job Category: Clinical Nursing Travel