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.
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.
Required Skills
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Currently licensed in the state of AZ
Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
Minimum of 2 years' experience in PACU
Education
Graduate 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.
Experience
Critical Care or PACU experience preferred.
Work environment
Outpatient Surgery
Physical 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.
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