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Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
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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.
PACU Nurses are a vital part of every patient’s post-surgery recovery team.
A Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse should be able to execute:
- 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
A competitive Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- 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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