Registered Nurse PACU

Registered Nurse PACU Family Surgical Suite Murray, UT Job Details Part-time | PRN $30 - $33 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Computer operation RN License PALS Certification Writing skills BLS Certification ACLS Certification Pediatrics Nursing Full Job Description We are seeking an experienced and reliable Registered Nurse (PRN) to join our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, professional environment where patient care and teamwork are top priorities. Providing care to pediatric and adult patient populations.

Who We Are:

At Family Surgical Suite, we take pride in providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and patient-centered environment. Our dedicated team works together to ensure each patient's experience is safe, comfortable, and positive — from pre-op to recovery.

Essential Job Duties:

Provide skilled nursing care to patients in the PACU following dental procedures done under general anesthesia Assesses and documents vital signs, and physical assessment: Evaluation and documenting using the Modified Aldrete Scoring System (MAS) Anticipates and recognizes changes in the patients status and need for nursing care. Modifies the individual plan of care in collaboration with the health care team Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members in order to accomplish the workload Requires critical thinking, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills to make optimal decisions basked on multiple variables and desired outcomes Maintain patient's airway Place IVs Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique Assist anesthesiologist Administers medications Assure that the patient is prepared for discharge by providing the necessary education to the patient and his/her responsible caregiver Maintains a clean environment Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice: complies with regulatory standards, practices within the scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery

Shift Details:

PRN Flexible with schedules Open Monday-Friday Start time 6:30 am End Time - varies depending on when dental cases are finished for that day No nights, call, or holidays

Requirements:

Current RN Certification Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers Specific certifications: PALS and ACLS Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Basic Computer Skills Preferred Experience:

Pediatric experience PACU experience Surgical experience

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. May be expected to sit and/or stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Job Types:

Part-time, PRN Pay:

$30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

Pediatrics Surgery Physical Setting:

Outpatient Experience:

Nursing:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred) RN (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person