PACU RN

Company: USPI
Location: Encinitas
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

Scripps Encinitas-PACU RN PRN We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. As a PACU nurse at our facility, you have the opportunity to enjoy no calls, no weekends and no holidays. We focus on offering a high quality, ambulatory care alternative to a hospital for surgical procedures. We have been in operation at this locationsince 1985 and perform over 6,000 surgeries per year. Speciality areas include ENT, GI Lab, General Surgery, GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Oral Surgery and Urology. Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients'' condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate. Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation. Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge. Hourly Range: $50 - $60 / hour Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience.Required Skills: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEGraduate of an accredited school of nursingCurrently licensed in the state of CACurrent BLS, ACLS Minimum of 2 years experience in PACU or ICU SKILLS REQUIRED: Interdependent PartneringGood communication and human relations skills. Mastering ComplexityAbility to organize and follow through on own initiative.Ability to master new skills. Technical/FunctionalThorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications.Current nursing assessment and patient care skills.Telemetry experience necessary EducationGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.Current license to practice nursing in the state.CPR certified. ACLS certification is required within 6 months of employment if not currently certified. ExperienceCritical Care or PACU experience preferred. Work environmentOutpatient SurgeryPhysical demands (i.e. works on a computer, use of telephone, lifts up to 50 lbs.)Works on computer, uses telephone.Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting. Light lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment, ect. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist, be able to kneel. The above statements reflect the general outline considered necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the position. Required Experience: Scripps Encinitas Surgery Center complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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