Registered Nurse - PACU PreOp - 12 Hours Full Time Midshift - 2pm Start - $5,000 Hiring Incentive!
Cedars-Sinai · Los Angeles, California
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- 5-10 years
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- ['bachelor degree', 'professional certificate']
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- Graduate of an accredited nursing programrequired
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
from the posting - California RN Licenserequired
Current California State RN License required.
from the posting - ACLS certificationrequired
American Red Cross or American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications required.
from the posting - PALS certificationrequired
American Red Cross or American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications required.
from the posting - Acute RN experience in PACU or Surgical ICUrequired
Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in PACU or Surgical ICU nurse experience in a high acuity hospital.
from the posting - CPAN specialty certificationrequired
For RN III: Specialty Certification (i.e. CPAN) (external applicants may obtain within one year of hire).
from the posting - BSN or higherpreferred
BSN or higher preferred.
from the posting - PACU experiencepreferred
Experience in inpatient PACU preferred
from the posting - Phase 1 PACU care experiencepreferred
Experience in primarily Phase 1 PACU Care preferred
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Make a difference every single day!
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our sixth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence! From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!
Cedars-Sinai's Preoperative (PreOp) and Post Anesthesia care units (PACU) total over 100 bays within the main medical center and Advanced Health Science Pavilion. Our perianesthesia nurses are highly skilled critical care professionals who care for patients as they are undergoing or regaining consciousness from anesthesia. They continuously monitor and record patients' vital signs, monitor for side effects and adverse reactions related to anesthesia and are prepared to handle emergency situations if needed to ensure patients' safety.
Responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse in PreOp PACU:
Assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care within this specialty patient population.
Provide and accurately document direct and indirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner
Provide patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures.
Provide administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.
Perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access.
Observe and assess signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics and initiate emergency procedures when indicated.
Plan and implement individualized patient care based on observations. Implements appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures while providing care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or higher preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements:
Current California State RN License required.
American Red Cross or American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications required.
For RN III: Specialty Certification (i.e. CPAN) (external applicants may obtain within one year of hire).
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in PACU or Surgical ICU nurse experience in a high acuity hospital. (Note: one (1) year recent experience will be considered for Registered Nurse II).
- Experience in inpatient PACU preferred
- Experience in primarily Phase 1 PACU Care preferred
About the organization
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.The posting text is reproduced as the employer wrote it; the index adds nothing to it.