What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU position at Decypher?
Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).
DESCRIPTION
Decypher is seeking Registered Nurse – PACU candidate to support Nellis AFB, NV.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs duties in accordance with facility/unit operating instructions, policies and American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) standards
- Possess knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required
- Possess Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, disease process and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and experience to acutely ill pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients as appropriate.
- Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations
- Must synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical decisions to interpret lethal rhythms independent of physician
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization. Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing professional issues
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree
- Registered Nurse License
- 3 years experience as a clinical nurse in the medical/surgical or critical care inpatient preferred
- 1-year experience in post anesthesia/sedation highly desired
- 1-year experience with patients from newborn up highly desired
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- US Citizen
- NACI Clearance
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- med/surg or critical care: 3 years (Preferred)
- PACU: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
