Registered Nurse - RN - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Location: Tucson Arizona
Description: Maxim Healthcare Services is presently looking of Registered Nurse - RN - Post Anesthesia Care Unit right now, this job will be placed in Arizona. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Provides direct patient care to patients in the immediate post-anesthesia care setting. Currently we are looking to hire 2 PACU RN's for one of the most elite hospitals in Tucson, AZ. This is a 13 week contract.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates patient care. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously as needed about patient conditions; receives direction for patient management. Intercedes to maintain optimum homeostasis.
- Demonstrates ! knowledge of preoperative factors that alter immediate postope! rative phase. Utilizes nursing procedures as a media for communication and interaction with patient.
- Identifies physical symptoms/changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and procedures and the ability to use the equipment. Demonstrates ability to assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes and provide appropriate treatment.
- Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications; takes appropriate action and documents. Adjusts and acts upon expectations of patient's behavior according to the effect medication has on the patient. Follows the five medication rights and reduces potential for medication errors.
- Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Uses appropriate pain management techniques.
- Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions and side effects. Demonstrates knowledge of arterial lines, central lines, spinal/epidural catheters! and how to document.
- Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures. Carries out established techniques for safe administration of medications and parenteral fluids, according to hospital policy and procedure. Carries out safety measures to prevent patient from harming self or others.
- Provides explanations and teaching to patient/family, as necessary. Protects patient's sensitivities and right to privacy; maintains confidentiality at all times.
- Treats patients and families with dignity and respect. Maintains confidentiality at all times with patients, medical staff and co-workers.
- Completes work in acceptable time frame and in a way that is productive and effective. Willing to take on new work routines/methods. Demonstrates flexibility. Meets and practices facility's performance standards.
- Other duties as assigned
- Current RN licensure in the st! ate in which RN is working.
- Current TB test or x-ray.
- Current BLS card.
- Must pass all Maxim screening exams with 80% or greater.
- ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements.
- Must pass criminal background screening.
- Physical exam per state or contract requirements.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401k Program
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Direct Deposit
- Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses
- Travel Benefits (as applicable)
- 24 hour on- call service
EOE/AAE
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Maxim Healthcare Services.
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This job starts available on: Mon, 09 Dec 2013 16:52:30 GMT
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