PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care Specialist

Clinical Nurse I The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. Clinical Nurse II The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. Clinical Nurse III The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience Required Clinical Nurse I: N/A Clinical Nurse II: 12 to 24 months RN experience Clinical Nurse III: 3 years of clinical experience Experience Preferred Clinical Nurse I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice Clinical Nurse II/III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice Education/Training Required Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing All registered nurses without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years unless grandfathered under previous requirements Education/Training Preferred Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Certification in specialty area (Clinical Nurse III) Independent Actions Required Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice Supervisory Responsibilities Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN’s, LPN’s, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments Additional Position Requirements Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed Age Specific Groups Served As appropriate based on unit assignment Physical Requirements Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, steady pace, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment EEO Statement EEO: Employer/Disabled/Protected Veterans/ 41 CFR 60-1.4 #J-18808-Ljbffr