Registered Nurse- OR/Recovery- Recovery (PACU)

Job Description

Job Description

Beloit Memorial Hospital is looking to add a Registered Nurse to our Recovery/PACU team at Beloit Memorial Hospital.

• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: 8a-6:30p
• Hours per week: Varied/Per Diem
• Benefits Status: Not Eligible
• Department: Recovery (PACU)

The Registered Nurse -Recovery/PACU is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating patient care across the lifespan. Working under general supervision, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse -Recovery/PACU provide specialized nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. The  Registered Nurse -Recovery/PACU responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, monitoring and supporting patients throughout the perioperative and recovery phases, assisting surgeons and the surgical team during procedures, and ensuring safe, effective post-anesthesia care.  Registered Nurse -Recovery/PACU also assist the surgeon and the surgical team in their tasks.

The Registered Nurse -Recovery/PACU will:

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of OR/PACU Nurses include - where applicable (but are not limited to):
• Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience.
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center.
• Monitor use of and charge for all supplies used. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format with computer software application appropriate to position.
• Preps operating room for patient/procedure.
• Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.
• Monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum.
• Must be able to make quick assessments of patients and be able to handle emergency situations appropriately.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
• Depending on setting, may also: Direct care provided by licensed practical nurses and nursing aides.
• During the surgical procedure, OR Nurses can take the role of: Circulating Nurse, with the additional duties as assigned.

Registered Nurse -Recovery/PACU may be asked to float among various clinical services, as directed/needed.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• ADN, Diploma, BSN, or MSN degree acceptable
• State of Wisconsin Nursing licensure or permit required
• On call requirements, 30-minute response time
• Basic Life Support/CPR within 3 months
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or the ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire

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