RN - PRN - Surgery Care

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
~ Plans and administers professional nursing care to patients in the recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit

Essential Functions
Cares for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia
Monitors vital signs, such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level
Comforts patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients
Checks surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling
Monitors, documents, and communicates care given, patient's status and reactions to interventions
Educates patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care
Performs work under minimal supervision
Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Ability to work as part of a team
Oral and written communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Attentiveness
Interpersonal skills
Qualifications

Education
~ Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program

Licenses/Certifications
Current state licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of practice
BCLS certification required
ACLS certification as required by facility of practice
Experience
~ Minimum 1 year nursing experience