Temp – Registered Nurse (RN) – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days) Bay City, MI
Job Detail
Title: Temp – Registered Nurse (RN) – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days) Bay City, MI
Description:
Key responsibilities include:
- Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor vital signs (heart rate*** blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature) and the patient’s level of consciousness as they recover from anesthesia.
- Airway Management: Ensure a patent airway and adequate respiratory function, intervening quickly if an obstruction or respiratory distress occurs.
- Symptom and Pain Management: Administer medications, such as painkillers, anti-nausea drugs, and fluids, to manage post-operative symptoms effectively and keep the patient comfortable.
- Assessment and Intervention: Assess surgical sites for bleeding or complications, check dressings, and perform physical assessments. Recognize adverse reactions to anesthesia or surgery and initiate appropriate emergency interventions.
- Documentation and Communication: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, and communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members regarding the patient’s condition and care plan.