Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit

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Position Summary:

The PACU Registered Nurse provides phase 1 recovery care for patients who receive general anesthesia.

• The registered nurse employs critical thinking to integrate objective data with knowledge gained from an assessment of the subjective experiences of patients. Registered nurses use this critical thinking process to apply the best available evidence and research data to the processes of diagnosis and treatment.
• Nurses continually evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and seek to optimize outcomes.
• Medical/clinical knowledge, technical and clinical skills, clinical judgment, interpersonal skills and communication as indicated in the current Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals are essential components of nursing practice. 
• Additional Professional Organizations may be referenced when appropriate to guide practice and standards within the work place.

• This position is represented by CNA and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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Minimum Qualifications: 

• One (1) full year experience as a PACU nurse in an acute care facility providing care to the Adult and Pediatric population.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 

• Ability to work in a high stress environment and make critical thinking decisions urgently.

• Basic computer skills. 

• RN - Registered Nurse license from the State of NV Nursing Board. 

• CT CPRBLS - Basic Life Support – AHA 

• CT CPRPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support – AHA

• CT CPRACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support – AHA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years PACU experience. 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• ASPAN, CCRN and/or Trauma certification.