Registered Nurse- PACU
Indiana University Health · Lafayette, Indiana, US
Clinical Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)- FT, Days Overview The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health...
Job description
Clinical Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)- FT, Days Overview: The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care across the care continuum, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Clinical Nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The nurse follows the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse: The PACU Nurse provides high-quality, evidence-based care to patients recovering from anesthesia following a broad range of surgical and procedural interventions. This includes caring for patients emerging from general anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care (MA...