RN - PACU, Westwood
UCLA Health Systems
Posted Thursday, September 5, 2024
Posting ID: 18937
Los Angeles, CA
Description
We are looking for a PACU nurse to assume care of patients who are waking up from post-operative anesthesia. Applicant will be monitoring levels of consciousness, measuring vital signs, and treating post-operative side effects of anesthesia.
As a PACU nurse, applicant should have experience in caring for post-anesthesia patients and the ability to function in a high-pressure and dynamic environment. A successful PACU nurse will be someone whose experience gives patient confidence in the care they receive at our world class medical center.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications
We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:
We are looking for a PACU nurse to assume care of patients who are waking up from post-operative anesthesia. Applicant will be monitoring levels of consciousness, measuring vital signs, and treating post-operative side effects of anesthesia.
As a PACU nurse, applicant should have experience in caring for post-anesthesia patients and the ability to function in a high-pressure and dynamic environment. A successful PACU nurse will be someone whose experience gives patient confidence in the care they receive at our world class medical center.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications
We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:
- Current California RN license required
- BSN or MSN required
- BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
- 2 yrs recent ICU experience required
- 2 yrs of PICU experience preferred
- Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis
- Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments
- Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff
- Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.