Job Summary
The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating and overseeing patient care during both the pre-operative and post-anesthesia recovery stages. This role entails a range of duties that ensure patient safety and comfort while adhering to established facility protocols.
Responsibilities
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient conditions regularly.
- Administer prescribed medications as necessary.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families.
- Create and maintain a secure and safe environment for patients.
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of a nursing program accredited by the relevant authorities.
- Current state nursing license is mandatory.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Preferred experience includes at least one year in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), or Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
- Ability to obtain Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications is expected.
KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
