Travel PACU RN in Shreveport, Louisiana
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Travel PACU RN in Shreveport, Louisiana
Haughton, LA
Posted 2 days ago
About the job
A healthcare facility in Shreveport, LA seeks a PACU RN to assess and monitor post-operative patients, educate families, and respond to emergencies, ensuring patient safety and recovery.
Requirements
- Patient assessment skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Patient education
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Post-op care experience
- BLS certification
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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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