RN - PACU

Responsibilities

We are looking for a PACU nurse to assume care of patients who are waking up from post-operative anesthesia. Applicant will be monitoring levels of consciousness, measuring vital signs, and treating post-operative side effects of anesthesia.

As a PACU nurse, applicant should have experience in caring for post-anesthesia patients and the ability to function in a high-pressure and dynamic environment. A successful PACU nurse will be someone whose experience gives patient confidence in the care they receive at our world class medical center.

• 2 years PICU experience, required
• BSN or MSN, required
• California R.N. License, required
• BLS Certification, required
• Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral status assessments of patients using appropriate framework.
• Demonstrated skill in the delivery of patient care, utilizing team total, primary, or functional systems.
• Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis.
• Writing skills to document accurately interventions and patient response.
• Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff.
• Knowledge of POMR charting.
• Skill in setting priorities, organizing workload to effectively administer direct patient care.
• Skill in speaking English clearly and distinctly to interpret and describe patient assessments and
• identify nursing interventions and direct staff.
• Ability to work effectively with stress and in crisis situations
• Ability to comply with departmental standards on punctuality, attendance, dress code and varied work schedules.
• Knowledge and practice in the proper use of safe body mechanics.

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.