RN - PTU/PACU, West Valley Hospital
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- West Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
The PTU/PACU RN provides comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing surgical and invasive procedures. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, preparing patients for procedures, monitoring recovery from anesthesia, managing pain and postoperative complications, administering medications, and providing patient and family education. The RN collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and efficient patient flow. This position supports the Operating Room (OR), Medical Procedure Unit (MPU), Cath lab, Interventional Radiology (IR) and other procedural areas, including participation in on call, evening, weekend and holiday coverage. The role requires strong critical thinking, clinical assessment skills, and the ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced perioperative environment.
We are seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:
- Current valid California RN license required.
- BSN or MSN required.
- minimum of 2 years of previous RN experience as PTU/PACU RN in an acute care facility required.
- BLS, ACLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association required. PALS within 6 months of hire.
- Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis.
- Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plans activity involving patients, family and staff.
- Must be able to take on-call, required.
A PASSION FOR ADVANCING NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be inspired and empowered to reach your fullest potential in your nursing career. Through close collaboration with other outstanding clinicians in our inclusive and engaging working environment, you can play a critical role in the delivery of our world-class care. Our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go further in your nursing practice than you thought possible. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our award-winning system, including:
● Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
● UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
● Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
● UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
● More than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.