Pre-OP/PACU RN

Title: Pre-OP/PACU RN
Immediate Supervisor: Clinical Director
Secondary Leaders: Medical Director

Job Summary

Assists the Clinical Director in the daily clinical operations of the PACU in accordance with established federal, state, and accreditation standards, as well as Center policies and procedures. Participates in direct patient care, including maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment.

Core Values

Essential Competencies/Performance Expectations

The required behaviors associated with the following competencies are outlined in the Competency Assessment Form.

• Standard I: Demonstrates competence related to the application of the Surgery Center's Core Values.

• Standard II: Practices all facets of health and safety.

• Standard III: Practices human resource responsibility.

• Standard IV: Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to tasks, skills, and procedures rendered to the clients served.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Education/Eligibility/Qualifications

• Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

• Two (2) years of clinical experience, with an emphasis in PACU, surgery, or emergency room (ER) preferred.

• All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States.

• IV skills preferred.

Skills

Interpersonal:

• Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.

• Uses interpersonal skills to establish and maintain healthy working relationships, including functional trust, positive feedback, and constructive criticism.

• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.

Critical Thinking:

• Ability to make sound nursing judgments based on nursing theory.

• Demonstrates primary nurse accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care.

• Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement direct patient care.

• Assumes responsibility for competency of practice and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge and experience in PACU nursing in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center, including direct patient care.

• Ability to adhere to the work schedule and manage time appropriately.

• Ability to utilize resources in a timely, organized, and cost-effective manner.

Machines, Equipment, Work Aides

Computer, telephone, and fax. Knowledge of patient monitoring equipment and point-of-care testing equipment.