RN - PACU

Job Title: RN - PACU
Job Location: Enid, OK
Job Duration: 2-3 Months (possibility of extension)
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm or an option for 4-10hr shifts with rotating day off 7:30am - 6:00pm

Job Summary:

• Monitor post-operative patients' levels of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia and provide updates to the medical team as needed.
• Obtain and record patients' vital signs.
• Observe patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
• Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia and administer medication as prescribed.
• Update charting (EMR), patient files, and medical records.
• Educate patients and their families on post-surgery care and answer any questions.

Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years recent PACU experience required.
• Not surgicenter experience - they do not see the level of complexity of patients that we see in a level I trauma center.
• Candidates must possess the ability to think critically and to work independently.

Certifications:

• PALS, BLS & ACLS – Required.
• CPAN, TNCC, CCRN - highly desirable.

Licensure and Education:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state/district - Required.
• PACU/Preop Experience - Required: 2 Years.
• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program – Required.
• BSN - Highly desired.