Travel PACU RN in Jefferson, Louisiana
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Travel PACU RN in Jefferson, Louisiana
Jefferson, LA, Jefferson County, La; Louisiana
Posted 1 day ago
About the job
Join a healthcare team as a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN in Jefferson, LA. Focus on patient assessment, vital signs, post-op care, and emergency management in a supportive environment.
Requirements
- Recent PACU experience
- Vital signs assessment
- Emergency intervention skills
Qualifications
- Nursing license
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Post-anesthesia care experience
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Responsibilities
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN’s (PACU RNs) assess patients’ health in the pre-op state. PACU RNs are responsible for overseeing vital signs, changing bandages, and administering necessary medications. PACU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Educate families and patients about homecare instructions
- Manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring activities
- Assess patient’s condition after surgery is performed, ensuring that all vital signs are within range
- Monitor patient’s condition changes and report changes to the healthcare team
- Perform intervention duties in the case of post-operative emergencies
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