RN - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
imcs groupLafayette, CO
RN - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
L5
imcs groupLafayette, CO2 days ago
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General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty HospitalsFreestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency CentersPACU NurseWe are seeking a dedicated PACU nurse to carefully monitor the condition of patients who are waking up from post-operative anesthesia. You will be monitoring levels of consciousness, measuring vital signs, and treating post-operative side effects of anesthesia medication such as pain or nausea.
Job duties and responsibilities include:
Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
Measuring and recording patients' vital signs.
Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.
Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.
Providing comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.
Job requirements include:
Two years of the following experience is required: Medical/Surgical experience, IV Insertion, Phlebotomy conscious sedation.
Job category: Contract
Job type: Contract
Job location: Lafayette CO
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Lafayette, CO
Occupation
Acute Care Nurses
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
2 days ago
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