NM - PACU RN

Position: NM - PACU RN - Days
Job Summary:

Responsible for the delivery of care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.
• Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material.
• Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
• Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Assist in the orientation/training of new employees.
• Assist other staff in the performance of their assignments.
• Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts.
• Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• As assigned. KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
• Basic computer.
• Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. AGE-RELATED

COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position. Information Management:
Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security. Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:
Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Ø Education - Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing - Associate Degree or Diploma required.Ø Work Experience - One year relevant experience, graduates accepted based upon position availability.Ø Training - N/AØ License/Certification - Current New Mexico License and BLS required. ACLS, PALS preferred. ENVIROMENTAL

CONDITIONS:

Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.

Shift: Days- 8 hour shifts

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialties:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse (PACU), Registered Nurse
General

Certifications:

General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)
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