Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $42-60 per hour
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Inova Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PACU -
Post Anesthesia Care for a nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.Job
Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: PermanentThe Pre-Op/PACU RN participates in
pre-operative patient care, and post surgical phase one and two
recovery care. Duties include:Performing patient care
responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard to care
for patients' ageTaking vital signs, checking dressings and/or
operative site, administering medicationsReviewing diagnostics and
laboratory data and reporting results to the physician(s) and other
appropriate caregiversEnsuring patient meets all discharge
criteriaDocumenting assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation in the patient recordDischarging the patient either per
wheelchair, assisting with ambulation, or other appropriate method
based on patient conditionReviewing, educating, and providing a
copy of the written discharge instructions to the patient and
caregiversEXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:Graduate from an accredited
school of professional nursingCurrent RN license in the state of
Virginia, BLS certificationCurrent ACLS/PALS certification, or must
achieve within six (6) months of date of hireMinimum 1-2 years
previous work experience in an ambulatory surgery setting or acute
hospital recovery roomOur ideal candidate will possess considerable
knowledge of critical care procedures, be able to adapt to change,
maintain a safe environment, possess the ability to work
independently as well as on teams, and effectively care for our
patients and their familiesInova Health System Job ID #1331.About
Inova Health SystemThe--Inova--Ambulatory Surgery Centers are joint
ventures between--Inova--Health System and Physician Owners.--Our
locations include:--Inova--Franconia-Springfield Surgery
CenterInova--Lorton Surgery CenterInova--Loudoun Ambulatory Surgery
CenterInova--Northern Virginia Surgery CenterInova--McLean Surgery
Center--We are full service ambulatory outpatient facilities. We
are licensed, Medicare certified and AAAHC accredited. We are also
members of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association.----We provide
cost-effective outpatient services using modern, state-of-the-art
technology in a friendly and caring environment by highly-skilled,
compassionate staff serving Northern Virginia communities.
---Common surgical services we provide include:
- Gastro-intestinal surgery
- General surgery
- Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Oral surgery
- Orthopedics (including total joints: hip, knee, and
shoulder)
- Otolaryngology procedures (ENT)
- Plastic surgery
- Podiatry
- Urology
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Continuing Education
- Life insurance
- Health Care FSA
- Employee assistance programs
- School loan reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
Keywords: Inova Health System, Alexandria , Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $42-60 per hour, Healthcare , Alexandria, Virginia
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