Rn Pacu (full Time, 36 Hours), West Penn Hospital

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Post-operative recovery phase
Interpretation of cardiac rhythms
Airway and breathing assessment
The PACU nurse will be responsible for the recovery phase for patients post-operatively, managing interpretation of cardiac rhythms, weaning of medications for blood pressure, pain management, along with assessment of airways, breathing, and surgical drains

Job Summary

  • The PACU nurse will be responsible for the recovery phase for patients post-operatively, managing interpretation of cardiac rhythms, weaning of medications for blood pressure, pain management, along with assessment of airways, breathing, and surgical drains.
  • West Penn Hospital has four-time Magnet® recognition, private patient rooms, free employee parking and a generous benefit package.
  • At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do, transforming the future of healthcare.

Matching Summary

The PACU nurse will be responsible for the recovery phase for patients post-operatively, managing interpretation of cardiac rhythms, weaning of medications for blood pressure, pain management, along with assessment of airways, breathing, and surgical drains.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • post-operative recovery phase
  • interpretation of cardiac rhythms
  • airway and breathing assessment
  • surgical drain management
  • patient safety initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • team player
  • mentoring
  • risk-taking culture
  • compassionate communication

Key Requirements

  • Current State of PA RN licensure
  • CPR certification
  • 1+ years inpatient Critical Care RN experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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