PACU Registered Nurse PRN

Cypress Surgery Center Wichita, KS 67226, USA Description Job Title : RN - Recovery 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 Services Education/ Experience : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Registered Nurse License Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications Minimum of 1 year of exp Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication An order always precedes the administration of medication Intended actions and side effects are known Medications are documented Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information Provides psychological support to patients and/or families Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology) Admits patients to sit-up area Performs routine charging of medications and supplies Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients Functions independently in emergency situations Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment Maintains competence through continuing education Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies Acts as a resource for new employees Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Required Pediatric Adv Life Sup Advanced Cardiac Life Sup Basic Life Support Registered Nurse Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr