REGISTERED NURSE - PACU

Company: Millcreek Community Hospital
Location: Erie
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Millcreek Community Hospital is seeking a full time RN for its PACU.As a nurse in our PACU, or postoperative care unit, you will be responsible for caring for patients after surgery.Upon a patient's arrival in the PACU, you are informed on the patient's post-surgery condition and any complications that may have arisen. You will be responsible for assessing the patient: checking vital signs, pain, the site of incision, temperature and respiration. You will develop a thorough knowledge of pain medication.As a PACU nurse you will be responsible for knowing advanced cardiac life support and you will be expected to know what to do if a patient has cardiac issues. You will also be responsible for rousing a patient from anesthesia after the patient has been admitted into the PACU.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Education: Associate's DegreeMinimum Experience: Sufficient previous clinical as an RN.Req. Certification/Registration: Registration and current RN license in state where employed; CPR certification, PALS, ACLSPhysical Demands: Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking, Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouchingInterested, qualified candidates may submit a resume along with an application by clicking the Apply for this Job link below or mail a resume to Human Resources, Millcreek Community Hospital, 5515 Peach Street, Erie Pa 16509. E.O.E.

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