Per Diem PACU Registered Nurse RN
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Job Location:
Altoona, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/28/2025
Job Summary:
The PACU RN performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-op/post anesthesia period assessing and documenting patient status. Upon arrival in the recovery room the PACU RN provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered monitors patient and informs surgeon and anesthesia provider of observed complications. By employing critical thinking assessment diagnostics outcome identification planning and evaluation skills the PACU RN directs the nursing care for the benefit of the patient whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are compromised by the procedure.
Hours:
- Per Diem
Essential Job Functions:
Plans and directs all nursing care for patients while in the recovery room
Provides high quality nursing care through patient assessment diagnosis outcome identification planning implementation and evaluation
Advocate for the patients safety
Exhibits accuracy in recording interpreting and responding to a continuous stream of data and serves as the guardian of the patients well-being by utilizing critical thinking skills
Prepares administers and records prescribed medications
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents in the patient record
Informs the patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home
Determines that the patient and significant other understand the conditions that require immediate care and the method to obtain immediate care
Records all care information concisely accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Assists in positioning and responding to the comfort and safety of the patient
Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis
Reports all occurrences in a timely manner
Regular and prompt work-site attendance
Performs other duties as they are assigned
Qualifications Knowledge & Ability:
Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Current licensure in the State of Wisconsin
BLS certification is required upon hire
Must be able to achieve ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire
Ability to relate and work effectively with others
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
Previous PACU CCU or ER nursing experience is preferred
Is aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them
Benefits:
- Free scrubs with laundry service
- Free meals
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Wellness reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review theKnow Your Rightsnotice from the Department of Labor.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Surgery Partners, a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services, provides healthcare experiences between providers and patients.
