RN Pacu PRN
| Company | LCMC Health |
|---|---|
| Location | New Orleans, LA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
- 2 years flex RN experience
Responsibilities
- Organize, prioritize, and coordinate post-operative patient care such as checking lines, tubes, or drains, managing pain, and body positioning.
- Educate and prepare patients and their families on home care after discharge.
- Perform required clinical documentation and post-operative assessments.
- Monitor your patient after surgery for pain and/or complications and the surgery site for healing or infection following Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
- Monitor and intervene for postoperative complications.
- Perform CPR or other emergency measures if required.
- Collaborate with surgery team to identify and meet the overall needs of patient care or when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
- Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
- Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
- Initiate patient and family education on the operation and post-operation care as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- BSN
- 1 year in a related clinical area
- Certified Critical Care Nurse or Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse