RN - PACU

Registered Nurse

Functioning within the Health System’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, the Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of assigned patients on his/her assigned shift. The RN is responsible for assessment of data collection and in providing a clinical basis for the development of an individualized plan of care across the peri-anesthesia continuum. The plan of care is based on initial and ongoing assessment and guides the nurse to intervene to meet the patient’s goals. The RN participates in the formulation of a multidisciplinary treatment plan and implementation of collaborative therapeutic interventions. S/he evaluates the patient’s health status and determines the effectiveness of the interventions. The RN role during the pre-anesthesia phase focuses on assessing the patient, assisting with nerve blocks, development a plan of care to meet the per-anesthesia physical, psychological, educational, sociocultural and spiritual needs of the patient/family/significant others. Under the direct supervision of the Anesthesiologist, the RN role is communicating on the continuum of care. Interviewing and assessments are performed to identify potential or actual problems and are reported to anesthesia. The post anesthesia Phase I is performed by the RN to the patient during the immediate post anesthesia period transitioning them to the Phase II level of care based on ASPAN standards. On call response time within 30 minutes required.

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. A BSN is strongly preferred. Cardiac classes are also required.

Licensure/Certification: Must have a valid unrestricted RN license for the State of Ohio. Current BLS required. Must have PALS and ACLS upon hire or within 90 days. CPAN/CAPA and/or CCRN certifications are preferred.

Experience: One to three years of previous PACU and/or ICU experience is required.

Skills: Must have excellent customer service skills, including the ability to exhibit patience and tact with all constituents including physicians, patients and associates. Be cooperative and collaborative, and have the ability to work efficiently while in stressful situations. Must have basic computer skills and EMR (electronic medical records) experience.