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.
Wat doet een Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse?
PACU Nurses are a vital part of every patient’s post-surgery recovery team.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse moet kunnen uitvoeren:
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
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
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
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
