RN PACU
Company: Crystal Clinic
Location: Akron
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Position Summary
The Surgical Services PACU RN is responsible, through nursing
processes, for providing and coordinating nursing care, and
resource management for patients and families in the post-operative
areas. Must apply and document the nursing processes, assessments,
and nursing diagnoses. Uses good judgement and is guided by the
knowledge of basic principles of nursing based on the biological,
physical, and psycho-social sciences to plan, implement, and
evaluate patient care processes and flow of patients through the
post-operative area.
Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities
Develops a nursing plan of care based on identified nursing
diagnosis, patient care needs and standards with input from patient
and/or family; Applies a systematic problem-solving approach in
developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing plans of care;
Documents implementation of the plan of care and all nursing
interventions.
Monitors patient's vital signs; Performs IV therapy, venipunctures,
and other procedures; Obtains specimens for testing as ordered;
Facilitates physician's orders; Assesses patient symptoms that may
indicate changes in condition. Utilizes Safe Surgery Checklist to
ensure patient safety; Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control
and Safety Policies and Procedures. Communicates effectively with
peers, physicians, and outside departments; Remains calm in urgent
situations; Provides SBARQ style report to receiving unit.
Provides appropriate care to pre-op and post-op patients; Completes
and documents necessary pre-op/post-op teaching of patient and
family; Provides discharge instructions to patients. Practices with
a questioning attitude; Shares ideas for improvement/revision of
policies/procedures which would enhance the work environment and
overall operation within the division.
Delegates as appropriate to ancillary staff; Works as part of a
team with co-workers; Facilitates flow of unit and manages staffing
pars when in triage or T&P (triage and PRN) roles. Responsible
for unit specific duties and checks; Remains calm in urgent
situations. Assists in teaching/competency maintenance/training of
all team members; Participates in educational programs, serves on
committees and seeks other opportunities for professional and
personal growth and development.
All other duties not specifically assigned.
Position Requirements
Education: Graduate of a school of Nursing; B.S.N preferred.
Experience: Minimum One (1) to two (2) years of PACU/ICU/ER
experience required. Demonstrated leadership experience.
Technical Skills: N/A
Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: Current license to practice
as Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio; BLS required. ACLS
required. PALS required within 6 months of hire.
Requirements
Schedule: Monday - Friday - 20 hours per week.
Status: Part-Time
Keywords: Crystal Clinic, Penn Hills , RN PACU, Healthcare , Akron, Pennsylvania
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