PACU Registered Nurse PRN

RN - RecoveryAssists 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 ServicesEducation/Experience:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Current Registered Nurse LicenseCurrent American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certificationsMinimum of 1 year of experienceKnowledge, 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