Registered Nurse, Pre-op / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Job overview

The Registered Nurse, Pre-op / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit role is onsite in Philadelphia, PA. Compensation is not specified. The nurse works at Wills Eye Hospital, providing professional care in collaboration with other healthcare providers. The role supports patients and their families through the nursing process before and after procedures. It includes assessment, medication administration, monitoring, documentation, patient education, and coordination with the healthcare team to respond to patient needs and changes in condition.

What you'll do

• Provide professional nursing care in collaboration with healthcare providers
• assess patient and family learning needs
• handle specimens and cultures according to hospital policy
• administer drugs and manage drug-related problems
• recognize and treat arrhythmias
• manage monitoring and respiratory equipment, fluid lines, tubes, drains, and catheters as appropriate
• document care
• report significant changes
• provide post-operative instructions
• maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

pre-op

pacu

full-time

onsite

philadelphia pa

wills eye hospital

patient care

post-operative care

medication administration

bls

acls

pals

nursing documentation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Pre-operative and post-anesthesia care focus; BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses and ongoing certification are specified.

About the employer

Wills Eye Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.