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

Allegheny Health Network

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Not specified; not specified; generous benefit pyc...
Post-operative patient recovery
Airway and breathing assessment
Cardiac rhythm interpretation
The PACU nurse is responsible for the recovery phase of patients post-operatively, managing critical tasks such as interpreting cardiac rhythms and weaning medications

Job Summary

  • The PACU nurse is responsible for the recovery phase of patients post-operatively, managing critical tasks such as interpreting cardiac rhythms and weaning medications.
  • West Penn Hospital holds four-time Magnet recognition and is nationally recognized for its burn care and top-ranked OB-GYN services.
  • Employees benefit from private patient rooms, free parking, and a generous package within a 9-hospital system committed to inclusivity and growth.

Matching Summary

The PACU nurse is responsible for the recovery phase of patients post-operatively, managing critical tasks such as interpreting cardiac rhythms and weaning medications.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Generous benefit package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Post-operative patient recovery
  • Airway and breathing assessment
  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation
  • Blood pressure medication weaning
  • Surgical drain management
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and role modeling staff
  • Participation in quality initiatives
  • Compassionate patient communication
  • Evidence-based practice application
  • Continuous professional learning

Key Requirements

  • Current State of PA RN licensure or eNLC multi-state license
  • 1+ years of inpatient Critical Care RN experience
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance
  • Current CPR certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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