Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room provides professional nursing care to assigned post-operative patients. Monitors vital signs, administers medications, including intravenous medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with surgeons and anesthesiologists. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room provides support to patients waking up from anesthesia, including bandage maintenance, pain management, nausea treatment, and ensuring patients receive adequate rest, fluids and nutrients. Observes patients' progress, records observations in patient medical records, and updates attending physicians directly when necessary. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room teaches patients how to clean bandages, take medication, and follow post-surgical care instructions. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a valid state RN license. Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Provides care for preoperative and/or post operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local. The PACU nurse
treats inpatient and outpatients needs utilizing the Nursing Process (Assessment, Planning, Nursing Diagnosis, Implementation and Evaluation)
provides and documents professional nursing care to patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, critical pathways, established SRH and
Nursing Policies and Standard Work, and ASPAN standards. Incorporates the principles of statistical analysis, scientific theory, developmental and
decision-making skills for better patient outcomes. Functions in the role of charge/lead nurse and coordinates and delegates the care with/to
other professionals and ancillary personnel. Serves as a resource person for other SRH/nursing personnel to resolve work-related issues. Eligible to
participate in the Clinical Ladder program. Participates in any other job related duties as requested by Nurse Manager or Director.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina. BSN degree. One year nursing experience required. BLS, ACLS and PALS
required. Obtains ACLS certification within 6 months of hire/transfer and PALS certification within 1 year of hire/transfer.