Travel PACU RN in Jefferson, Louisiana

@ Gifted Healthcare
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Travel PACU RN in Jefferson, Louisiana

New Orleans, LA
Posted 1 month ago

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About the job

Travel PACU RN role in Jefferson, LA. Assess patients post-anesthesia, monitor vital signs, manage emergencies, and educate families on care instructions.

Requirements

  • Assess patient health
  • Monitor vital signs
  • Manage emergencies
  • Educate families

Qualifications

  • RN license
  • Pediatric and adult 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
Shift: 4x10 Days
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