A PACU Nurse’s primary responsibility is to ensure patients safely wake from anesthesia after surgery. They watch for and treat side effects such as difficulty breathing, agitation, nausea and trouble regaining consciousness. PACU Nurses decide if a patient is ready to leave the unit or if they need specialized care in the ICU. PACU Nurses are often the first person a patient interacts with after recovering from sedation. They provide reassurance and comfort to patients, as well as their families, who may be worried or upset following their procedure. They are also responsible for providing post-surgery care instructions for patients to follow at home.
Was macht ein Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse?
PACU Nurses are a vital part of every patient’s post-surgery recovery team.
Aufgaben
Ein Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse sollte in der Lage sein, verschiedene Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten zu erfüllen. Im Folgenden sind einige Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten aufgeführt, die ein Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse ausführen können sollte:
Observing patients for side effects of anesthesia
Monitoring patient’s level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery
Performing post-operative tasks, such as administering medication or changing dressings
Checking and updating patient files, charts and medical records
Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians and other members of the patient’s care team
Benötigte Fähigkeiten
Ein wettbewerbsfähiger Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse verfügt über bestimmte Fähigkeiten und Qualifikationen, darunter:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable working in a high-pressure environment
Good eye for detail while monitoring patients
Ability to quickly notify medical personnel regarding abnormal side effects or changes in a patient’s condition
Proficiency with hospital management systems, such as Mediexcel and eHospital
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