Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Hamilton Health Care System
Dalton, GA

RN - PACU - FT - Days (67074)

JOB SUMMARY Provides direct patient care to the patients in the post anesthesia setting using the nursing process. Must be able to manage the care of assigned patients and cope with rapid patient turnover and high census. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to patients of all ages. Qualifications JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Successful completion of the Basic Arrhythmia Class and Conscious Sedation Class is required, ACLS, and PALS Licensure: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Georgia. BLS CPR required Experience: One year nursing experience in an acute care setting. Skills: Routine and critical care nursing skills. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS Prolonged walking and standing required, with the ability to lift and move patients. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to tolerate rapid patient turnover and high census. Works in typical PACU setting with patients experiencing a wide range of surgical procedures and anesthetics. Required to work an on call schedule.