Registered Nurse, RN PACU (PRN)

RN - Recovery (PRN)Essential 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 ServicesEducation/Experience:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Current Registered Nurse License2 years PACU ASC experience preferredOrthopaedic experience preferredCurrent American Heart Assn. BLS, ACLS and PALS certificationsKnowledge, 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 environmentPhysical 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:401(k) retirement plan with a company matchAnd more!Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity:Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.