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Amergis PACU Registered Nurse in Chicago, Illinois
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is hiring PACU RNs to join our team in Chicago, IL! The post-anesthesia care Unit (PACU) nurse cares for patients who have under gone anesthesia. The post-anesthesia care Unit (PACU) nurse is responsible for observing and treating a patient post-operation and making sure that they safely awake from anesthesia. The PACU nurse must monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to make sure that the sedation is wearing off properly, there are no adverse reactions occurring and patients are regaining consciousness.
Essential Responsibilities:
Coordinates patient care. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously as needed about patient conditions; receives direction for patient management. Intercedes to maintain optimum homeostasis
Demonstrates knowledge of perioperative factors that alter immediate postoperative phase.
Identifies physical symptoms/changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner
Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and procedures and the ability to use the equipment
Demonstrates ability to assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes and provide appropriate treatment
Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications; takes appropriate action and documents
Adjusts and acts upon expectations of patient's behavior according to the effect medication has on the patient
Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain and uses appropriate pain management techniques
Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions and side effects
Demonstrates knowledge of arterial lines, central lines, spinal/epidural catheters and how to document
Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures
Carries out established techniques for safe administration of medications and parenteral fluids, according to hospital policy and procedure
Carries out safety measures to prevent patient from harming self or others
Provides explanations and teaching to patient/family, as necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current RN licensure in the state of Illinois
Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification through American Heart Association.
Two (2) years of recent experience working in a PACU with level 1 trauma.
1-2 years of critical care experience required.
Must have ventilator experience
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Covid-19 vaccine, no exemptions
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.