PACU RN full time Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Job Description:

Resurgens Surgical Center is a single specialty orthopedicpractice. We are looking for a top performer with solid knowledge ofPACU/ Recovery Nursing This is a fast-paced environment that is driven to reach thehighest quality and satisfaction outcomes in Georgia. This is for a Full Time PACU RN shift. Sign-on bonus eligible, up to $10kThe PACU RN has theresponsibility to plan, direct organize, coordinate, and implementall nursing care services for the post-surgical patients in amanner consistent with our mission statement. Nurses work in a post-anesthesia care unit (formerly known asthe recovery room), where patients are cared for and monitored asthey recover from the effects of anesthesia. The nurse’s responsibilities include all aspects of patientcare prior to and following surgery. This care includes monitoring heart rate, blood pressure,breathing, and respiration, as well as managing the pain and nauseathat often follow anesthesia.

Additionally, they are responsiblefor: Admits, transfers, and discharges of patients. Completes ongoing patient assessments and documents accordingto policy. Completes nursing assessment within 2 hours of admission or adesignated amount of time; designates reason for incompleteness.

Reviews database and nutrition screen. Participates in the development of the patient plan of care toinclude patient problems, goals, evaluations, andinterventions. Reports symptoms and significant changes in the patient’scondition to appropriate personnel immediately. Assesses collaborates, and coordinates patient’s dischargeplanning needs and readiness for discharge with other members ofthe care team. Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards,policies and procedures, and guidelines in caring for adolescent,adult, and geriatric patients. Demonstrates proficient IV setting skills. Follows age-specific standards in administering medicationsbased on patient’s age. Follows age-specific standards of care during altered states ofconsciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation, oranesthesia.

Required Skills:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current GA Nursing License Current BLS, ACLS and PALS Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of thesurgical patient Understand principles of aseptic technique and theirimplementation Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems andcorrect errors Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patientwhen needed Excellent teaching skills Excellent communication and organizational skills Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior Ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees.(TEAMWORK) Strong customer service skills Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and bereceptive to change Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvementideology