VeeAR Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Saginaw, Michigan.
Shift Notes: Days: 12 Hrs: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM: EVERY WEEKEND / 36 Hour Guarantee
Weekend Requirements: Every Weekend (Holidays included)
On Call Requirements: No Call
Job Description:
This position maintains adequate respiratory and cardiac status of patients awakening from anesthesia. Continually assesses the patient, carries out doctor's orders while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
Responsibilities
(30%)* Regularly assesses patients/clients needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
(30%)* Provides direct resident care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc.
(20%)* Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.
(10%)* Processes physician/provider orders and performs physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
(10%)* Follows up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.
Certification Requirements
ACLS (AHA)
BLS (AHA)
State License Requirements
Michigan
VeeAR Health Job ID #61077. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.