REGISTERED NURSE, PACU, Per Diem
UHS
Summary
This Registered Nurse PACU opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient schedule. This individual will function in PACU environment and provides direct patient care to infant through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Assists with the maintenance of PHA and PACU equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care of patients undergoing surgical, pain management, and endoscopic procedures. Responsible for monitoring patient's physiological status in the immediate postoperative environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist immediately and as needed about patient condition; receives direction for patient management. Intercedes to maintain optimum homeostasis. Proficient in pain management, guidelines and medication dosing. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures and standards.
Job description
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for performing bedside report using IMAP & SBAR
- Perform head to toe pre-procedure assessment on all patients and reassesses post procedure as needed
- Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care as indicated and evaluates for effectiveness.
- Adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
- Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
- Current Nevada nursing license.
- Current BLS certificate.
- Current ACLS required.
- Handle with Care (or obtained within six months of employment) in required specialty.
- Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
- Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care PACU setting.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.