*Registered Nurse-PACU-FT

PACU Registered Nurse

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time PACU Registered Nurse to perform the following duties:

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

1. Performs initial assessment of patient.
2. Formulates a plan of care and nursing diagnosis based on the assessment.
3. Revises and updates plan of care through continuous monitoring and evaluation of patient.
4. Performs nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to unit specific proficiencies, hospital policies and procedures and philosophy.
5. Accurate documentation of care.
6. Provides patient education and discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines.
7. Delegates patient care duties according to the proficiency level of team members while retaining accountability for duties delegated.
8. Assists in education and staff development of professional and nonprofessional personnel and provides technical supervision on the unit.
9. Serves as preceptor to new employees.
10. Continually evaluates care being delivered and constantly strives to increase quality and efficiency through the hospital-wide interdisciplinary CQI process. Attends meetings as assigned.
11. Keeps Vice President of Patient Care Services and/or Risk Management apprised of special concerns regarding quality, cost effective care and risk management issues. Keeps Surgical Services Manager appraised of actions.
12. Utilizes standards of national specialty organizations.
13. Takes responsibility for specific projects which will ensure departmental compliance to standards of environment of care, management of information, care of patients, and infection control. Attends meetings as assigned.
14. Notes structural and/or equipment damage, requests maintenance Repairs as necessary and reports action to Surgical Services Manager.
15. Practices positive customer relations techniques. Respects patient privacy rights and values of individual patients and provides care accordingly.
16. Maintains emergency drugs, equipment, and supplies.
17. Assists with unit cleanliness.
18. Attends to patient's and family's needs concerning responses to illness event. Considers emotional and spiritual as well as physical health.
19. Works in harmonious manner with team members and strives to create a climate conductive to open and honest dialogue and sharing of concerns. Attends unit meetings.
20. Attends educational offerings. Must maintain a minimum of 24 contact hours annually.
21. Responsible for safeguarding medications and narcotics.
22. Participates in developing and evaluating annual unit goals and objectives.
23. Safe administration of medications with appropriate monitoring.
24. Completes all annual competencies for assigned areas of responsibility.
25. Provides accurate and thorough documentation on the operating room nursing record reflecting the care given, the patient's response to care and other observations.
26. Demonstrates a strong knowledge base and understanding of aseptic principles by implementation and evaluation of techniques, ensuring and maintaining a sterile environment of the perioperative patient.
27. Maintains count of sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to present policy.
28. Assures the availability of surgical supplies.
29. Monitors the use of necessary instruments, supplies and equipment and reporting any needs to the Surgical Services Manager.
30. Assists in supervision of personnel and department to provide optimum assurance of a safe physical environment.
31. Ensures a smooth-running surgical schedule by completion of daily work assignment, preparing case supplies for the next day's cases, cleaning and tidying and maintaining stock of surgical supplies.
32. Follows written protocol when taking call, trading call and request for time off. Maintains flexible hours to meet the needs of the patient.
33. Provides for continuity of individual patient care by receiving and giving reports to and about the patient as necessary to ensure good patient care.
34. Assists in operating room staff development and education by participating in the formulation and interpretation of procedures and techniques, evaluating of all operating room activities and nursing care given, and hospital inservices to increase professional competence.
35. Receives patient post operatively after regular working hours if ICU is full.
36. Performs other duties that may be assigned.
37. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.
38. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
39. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
40. Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams.
41. Cross-trains to other areas as assigned.

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current WV license. BCLS and ACLS required.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

One year nursing experience preferred in area assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Must demonstrate the ability to effectively recognize the unique needs of patients of all ages including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics. Must be able to cope with highly stressful situations and set priorities for multiple tasks. Must possess knowledge of nursing services policies and procedure manuals. If on call, must be able to report to duty within 20 minutes.