Registere Nurse PACU

Company: Clinical Management Consultants
Location: Taos
Posted on: October 14, 2021

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity is now available for PACU Registered Nurse at a well respected medical center in New Mexico

The Registered Nurse PACU will join a facility that has strong ties to the surrounding community and is part of a thriving system of hospitals. This Medical Center has been recognized on a national level for its excellent safety and quality scores. This position will play an integral role in continuing this tradition of excellence in safety and quality.

Reporting to the Surgical Services Nurse Manager, this PACU Registered Nurse will work with a qualified team of Perioperative Nurses including, Pre-Op and Post - Op registered nurses, OR Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurses of Operating Room (CNOR). The department also works under the guidelines and policies set by the Perioperative Nurse Director.

The PACU Registered Nurse will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge in the pre-op and post-op areas. This person will ensure positive patient outcomes, uphold the medical center's mission and provide safe and therapeutic care to all patients

The Registered Nurse PACU will communicate with other departments and providers to ensure the continuum of care, including surgeons and anesthesiologists. The ideal candidate for this role will display an understanding of each patient's cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturity in the assessments, treatment, and care. The PACU Registered Nurse may also assume charge nurse responsibilities when needed. 

Located in beautiful New Mexico, the PACU Registered Nurse will enjoy year-round cultural events and outdoor activities, including the world famous International Balloon Festival! The downtown features diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, city parks, and an extensive bike path network. With local spots for hiking, picnicking and horseback riding all nearby, there is no shortage of fun for the whole family to enjoy.

The Registered Nurse PACU will have the opportunity to work with a fantastic and talented team of preoperative healthcare professionals in the service of providing top notch care to all surgical patients  For all this hard work and oversight, this position will earn competitive compensation and a generous benefits package

Keywords: Clinical Management Consultants, Santa Fe , Registere Nurse PACU, Other , Taos, New Mexico