Office Assistant

Position: RN - Post Anesthesia Recovery (PACU)

Location: Oakland, CA

Type: Contract

Shift: Variables

PACU RN Duties and Responsibilities:

• Frequently check PACU patients, monitoring their vital signs and other post-surgical factors
• Review each patient’s medical history, taking note of important information
• Perform post-operative tasks, such as changing bandages and giving patients medications
• Provide patients and their family members or caretakers with information about home recovery, including any restrictions on diet or activity
• Determine if patients are ready to leave the facility or if they need more specialized care in the ICU
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, technologists, and other hospital personnel as necessary to provide quality patient care
• PACU RN Requirements and Qualifications
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Valid state certification as a registered nurse
• At least one year of critical care, PACU, or ICU experience
• Current ACLS and Basic Life Support certifications
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Keen attention to detail