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PSNYC , INC.

RN - PACU

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$15/hr

RN - PACU IU Health is now offering charge pay for shift: 3x12s 11a-1130p. Call is on average 24 hours in a 6 week schedule, 1 holiday required. The traveler would be expected to work or take call on ...

Adams Memorial Hospital

RN - Pre/Post/PACU

Decatur, IN · On-site

The RN - Pre/Post/PACU role involves coordinating and delivering comprehensive care to surgical patients throughout preoperative and postoperative stages, including recovery from anesthesia. This ...

Adams Memorial Hospital

RN - Pre/Post/PACU

Decatur, IN · On-site

The RN - Pre/Post/PACU role involves coordinating and delivering comprehensive care to surgical patients throughout preoperative and postoperative stages, including recovery from anesthesia. This ...

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What is a Pediatric PACU RN job?

A Pediatric PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) RN is a registered nurse who specializes in caring for children recovering from anesthesia after surgery or procedures. They monitor vital signs, manage pain, assess for complications, and provide emotional support to both the child and their family. Their responsibilities include collaborating with surgical teams, ensuring a smooth recovery, and preparing patients for discharge or transfer to other units. Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies are essential in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pediatric Pacu Rn position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Pediatric PACU RN, you need expertise in pediatric nursing, post-anesthesia care, and patient assessment, supported by an active RN license and typically PALS certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), pediatric monitoring equipment, and medication administration systems is crucial. Outstanding communication, emotional resilience, and the ability to ease children and anxious families set exceptional nurses apart. These skills are vital for providing safe, compassionate, and effective care during children’s critical recovery period after surgery.

What are the main challenges faced by Pediatric PACU RNs and how can they be addressed?

One of the main challenges for Pediatric PACU RNs is managing the unique responses children can have coming out of anesthesia, including pain, confusion, and fear. Nurses must be vigilant in monitoring for complications while providing swift, comforting care and clear explanations to both young patients and their families. Building trust and rapport quickly is essential, as is adapting communication techniques for different developmental stages. Support from the PACU team and collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and child life specialists are important for ensuring positive outcomes and reducing stress for everyone involved.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PPOP PACU

Registered Nurse (RN) - PPOP PACU

Orthoindy

Westfield, IN • On-site

Other

Posted 25 days ago

OrthoIndy rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

442nd of 1,004 rated hospitals

Job description

Registered Nurse PPOP PACU

The Registered Nurse PPOP PACU provides nursing care and service during the preoperative and postoperative periods, integrating and making nursing judgments pertaining to the patient's condition on a routine and emergency basis. The position oversees the supervision of all non-licensed personnel, while also receiving direction from Physicians.

Essential Duties:

  1. Monitors and assesses patient condition and reports any unusual symptoms, occurrences or discrepancies to manager and appropriate Physicians.
  2. Completes treatments and procedures as ordered and assigned by the Physician, consistent with patient complexity and commensurate with the skill, knowledge, and training of the individual.
  3. Provides care safely, with adequate quality, quantity, and timeliness and according to applicable standards.
  4. Admits patients to all areas within pre and post-operative and post-anesthesia services, and receives and reviews pre post-operative report.
  5. Sets-up, operates and monitors the use of various systems, equipment and instrumentation required for the care of patients.
  6. Reviews and initiates Physician's orders, administers medication, parenteral fluids and treatment as needed.
  7. Provides instruction, information, and counseling to patients and their families as needed. Distributes educational material as appropriate.
  8. Maintains medication and nursing documentation within the patient record.
  9. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and development levels of patients served.

Requirements:

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred from a nationally accredited nursing program
  • 2-4 years of PACU, ER and/or ICU Registered Nurse experience required; 4-6 years of experience preferred
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana required
  • BLS, ACLS certification required; PALS preferred

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