Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Spectrum Healthcare Resources Balboa Park, CA 92134, US

Job Description

Job Description:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse at San Diego Naval Medical Center in California.

Full-time opportunity, Monday through Friday
Employee status
Eligible for a full complement of benefits to include Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, 11 paid Federal Holidays and more!

Job Requirements:

The Position will have the following requirements:

Possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, a Graduate Diploma in Nursing, or an Associate Degree in Nursing, from an accredited agency such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Any Active State RN license
Current certifications in BLS, ACLS and PALS
Possess a minimum of two years-experience within the last five years working in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Intensive Care Unit, or three years’ experience on a medical surgical unit.

Job Responsibilities

Discharge or release from post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) according to established criteria.
Provide follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia complications and/or side effects.
Check all resuscitative equipment prior to the beginning of the day. Any malfunctioning or missing equipment shall be reported to the Charge Nurse of the PACU immediately.
Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group including, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients, such as interpreting nonverbal communication, safety practices and medication dosing of Neonates/Pediatrics; enlisting Adolescent patients in treatment, safety and security practices; and recognizing physical limitations, psychosocial needs, age related conditions, safety and medication precautions for geriatrics.

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/AA/Disability/Vet

Location : Location

US-CA-San Diego

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Alison Johnson

Direct phone number

3147444199

Recruiter : Email

Alison_Johnson@spectrumhealth.com

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