Travel PACU RN in Shreveport, Louisiana
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Travel PACU RN in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Posted 3 days ago
About the job
A healthcare facility in Shreveport, LA, seeking a PACU RN to assess and monitor post-op patients, educate families, and manage emergencies in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Assess patient condition
- Monitor vital signs
- Experience in emergency care
Qualifications
- RN license in Louisiana
- Critical care experience
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Responsibilities
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN’s (PACU RNs) assess patients’ health in the pre-op state. PACU RNs are responsible for overseeing vital signs, changing bandages, and administering necessary medications. PACU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Educate families and patients about homecare instructions
- Manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring activities
- Assess patient’s condition after surgery is performed, ensuring that all vital signs are within range
- Monitor patient’s condition changes and report changes to the healthcare team
- Perform intervention duties in the case of post-operative emergencies
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