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RN - PACU
The registered nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit provides intensive observation and care of patients following a procedure for which an anesthetic agent has been required. When the effects or potential complications of anesthesia have been eliminated, the nurse returns the patient to the appropriate unit, reviewing the post-operative orders and care given in the PACU with the responsible unit nurse. He/she prepares and maintains the PACU in a state of readiness for all emergencies, assuring a clean, safe, and orderly environment.
Qualifications: Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Current License by Maine State Board of Nursing. BLS and ACLS certified. Acquires and maintains proficiency in unit-specific competencies. PACU and CCU experience preferred, or at least one year medical-surgical nursing.
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