RN PACU

Title: RN, RecoveryEssential Functions:Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.Supervision Received:Supervisor of Clinical Services Education/ Experience:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Current Registered Nurse LicenseCurrent American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patientsRecords and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patientsAdministers medications and treatments ordered by the physiciansCares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policiesAble to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medicationAn order always precedes the administration of medicationIntended actions and side effects are knownMedications are documentedMaintains patient and employee privacy and confidential informationProvides psychological support to patients and/or familiesMaintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology)Admits patients to sit-up areaPerforms routine charging of medications and suppliesAccurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patientsFunctions independently in emergency situationsAble to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgmentMaintains competence through continuing educationMeets requirements for CEU re-licensureAssists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policiesActs as a resource for new employeesMaintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment Physical Demands:Standing:66-100%Sitting:0-33% Walking:66-100%Lifting:0-50lbs. as neededCarrying: 0-25lbs. as neededPushing:0-400lbs. on wheels with assistance as neededClimbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessaryPulling:As necessary while providing patient careBending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floorSquatting: As necessary while providing careRotating: Shoulders as necessaryKneeling: If necessary while providing patient careReaching: overhead while providing patient careGeneral comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care. Environmental Conditions:Inside 95-100%Outside 0-5%Temperature 30F-115FFumes: OccasionalDust: OccasionalGases: NoneOdors: OccasionalMist: OccasionalRadiation: OccasionalNoise or Vibrations: Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc.Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc.Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover). This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.Benefits:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceHealth Savings Account with an employer contributionLife Insurance PTO401(k) retirement plan with a company matchAnd more!