Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
ATC Travelers ANorfolk, Virginia
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Nursing (RN, LPN)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Job Description
Join the compassionate and highly-skilled nursing team at Sentara Leigh Hospital's Same Day Surgery/PACU unit. In this role, you will provide critical phase I and II recovery care for patients immediately following a wide variety of surgical procedures. You will work closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary staff to monitor vital signs, manage airways, and ensure patient comfort and safe discharge.
Key Responsibilities
- Post-Anesthesia Assessment: Conduct comprehensive post-anesthesia evaluations, with a heavy emphasis on airway management, hemodynamic stability, and pain control.
- Patient Monitoring: Observe patients for adverse effects of anesthesia, monitoring level of consciousness and vital signs throughout the sedation recovery process.
- Medication Administration: Safely administer post-operative medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the broader healthcare team to prioritize patient acuity and smooth unit flow.
- Patient & Family Education: Educate patients and their families regarding post-operative care and provide clear discharge instructions.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN or MSN is strongly preferred.
- Licensure: Current, active Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days to 1 year of hire (depending on unit).
- PACU certification is strongly preferred.
- Experience: Prior RN experience in PACU, ICU, or the OR is strongly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE
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The education requirement for this position is Nursing (RN, LPN). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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