Registered Nurse II | PACU | PRN

Registered Nurse II | PACU | PRN

Join to apply for the Registered Nurse II | PACU | PRN role at Onvida Health

• Work Status Details: PRO RE NATA - AS NEEDED | 12.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
• Shift: Varied
• Pay Rate Type:
  Hourly
• Location:
  
  Yuma Medical Center
• Salary Range: $39.93 - $63.89 per hour

The Peri‑anesthesia Nurse in the Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) delivers specialized nursing care to patients recovering from various surgical procedures. This role utilizes critical thinking skills; the PACU RN develops and implements a care plan focused on the patient’s safe recovery from anesthesia. The PACU RN collaborates closely with anesthesia professionals, manages pain and stabilizes vital postoperative parameters to ensure effective recovery.

Care is tailored to the patient’s age, surgical procedure, and anesthesia type, with thorough reinforcement of procedure‑specific discharge instructions to patients, families, and/or significant others. Call after working hours on departmental rotating basis.

• Plays a vital role in ensuring a safe and comfortable recovery for patients in the post‑anesthesia phase, contributing to the overall success of the surgical process through attentive and specialized care.
• Observes and monitors post‑operative patients’ levels of consciousness and overall status during recovery from anesthesia.
• Measures and records vital signs to assess patients’ recovery progress.
• Observes for and addresses any signs of side effects from anesthesia medication; manages and treats post‑operative symptoms, including pain and nausea.
• Updates and maintains accurate charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Collaborates with the medical team to coordinate post‑operative care and facilitate timely specialized interventions.
• Provides comfort and reassurance to patients and their families, addressing any concerns and answering questions.
• Educates patients and their families about post‑surgery care and discharge.

• ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
• PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)
• REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

• ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

• 1+ years related experience

• Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record or similar electronic record systems.

Associates Degree or higher. REGISTERED NURSE (RN), ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS), BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) (AHA), PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS).

A career at Onvida Health is more than just a job. It’s a place to have a long and rewarding career, making a difference in the lives of those in our shared community. Join our team and become an integral part of a thriving community committed to improving the health and well‑being of everyone in southwestern Arizona. Onvida Health values progress with purpose, innovation, kindness, and integrity, leading to better outcomes for patients and a better experience for all of us.

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Physical requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.