Responsibilities:

• Our ideal candidate works with a high level of attention to ensure each patient safely transitions from an anesthetized state to responsiveness
• It is absolutely essential to communicate with other medical personnel regarding any abnormal test results, symptoms, or changes in a patient's condition
• We expect you to perform your duties while upholding the standards of care for our PACU
• Frequently check PACU patients, monitoring their vital signs and other post-surgical factors
• Review each patient's medical history, taking note of important information
• Perform post-operative tasks, such as changing bandages and giving patients medications
• Provide patients and their family members or caretakers with information about home recovery, including any restrictions on diet or activity
• Determine if patients are ready to leave the facility or if they need more specialized care in the ICU
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, technologists, and other hospital personnel as necessary to provide quality patient care

Qualifications:

• Must be an RN able to practice in the State of Illinois
• Valid state certification as a registered nurse
• At least two year of critical care, PACU, or ICU experience
• Current ACLS and Basic Life Support certifications
• Interpersonal and communication skills