RN - PACU

Description

Job Summary: -Performs independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards as defined by the state Board of Nursing. -Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care. -Evaluates health status through the ongoing collection and assessment of health data. -Performs health teaching and health counseling. -Provides therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to, supervision of, or teaching of others. -Executes delegated medical functions. -Refers patients as needed for further evaluation or treatment. -Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans. -Documents in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines. -Uses resources as needed. -Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards. -Performs other duties as assigned. -May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need. -May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
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Skills

Required Skills & Experience: -To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. -The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. -Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred Skills & Experience: -Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.
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Required
NURSING CARE
HEALTH ASSESSMENT
HEALTH TEACHING
HEALTH COUNSELING
THERAPY AND TREATMENT PLANNING

Additional
DELEGATION
SUPERVISION
PATIENT REFERRAL
DOCUMENTATION
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS A REGISTERED NURSE
CONSULTATION

Education

Required Education: -ASN - Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required. Preferred Education: -Bachelor's degree of Nursing is preferred. Required Certifications & Licensure: -Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required. -BLS - American Heart Association. -(ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service.) Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -Certification as appropriate for unit or service is preferred.
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Certifications & Licenses

ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
PALS Certification
Registered Nursing License

Languages

English( Speak, Read, Write )