RN - PACU

Job Description

Job Description

JOB LOCATION:  Wilkes-Barre General Hospital / PACU

SHIFT :   Multiple positions (12 hour shift)

POSITION PURPOSE

The Short Stay Unit Registered Nurse consistently performs his/her duties demonstrating an understanding of the essential job functions as reflected in the Short Stay Unit Registered Nurse job description, department and hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines. Provide direct professional nursing care for assigned patients while maintaining a safe patient care environment. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Promote the health and well-being of the patient and significant other through the care continuum utilizing the nursing process.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

• Managerial skills, clinical expertise, teach./instruct, clerical accuracy, communication skills, listening abilities, independent thinking/sound judgment; ability to deal with stress, able to react to emergency and crisis situations, committed to quality of care. 
• Clinical, managerial, communication, problem-solving, teaching skills. Independent thinker, ability to make sound judgments, ability to handle stress, ability to react to emergency and crisis situations, commitment to quality care.
• Pharmacology, aseptic technique, teaching skills, documentation

Licenses/Certificates:

• Registered Nurse license
• BLS required, must be completed prior to the end of orientation period