Staff Nurse - Recovery Room

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical leadership and direction of patient care, provide patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. This RN will specialize in the care of patients directly after surgery or medical procedures in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.

PACU provides post anesthesia care for adult and pediatric patients. Hours of operation are 6am-10pm Monday through Friday, with one (2) Registered Nurse with assigned call coverage 10pm to 6am. Saturday hours of operation are 7:30am to 4:00pm, with assigned call coverage until 6pm, second call on Saturday from 6pm to 6am Sunday. Sunday hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm with two (2) scheduled nurses, both of which are RN’s, with call coverage until 6pm.

The second call on Sunday is 6pm through 6am Monday.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.

• Requires at least two years of critical care experience as a staff RN or Recovery Room (PACU) experience or post-op recovery experience.
• PACU Experience is preferred.
• Complete Trauma education requirements presented from Aultman Trauma Program or TCAR.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

• Proactively deal with constant change utilizing HRO tools and tones.
• Prepared for an evolving healthcare environment that includes advanced technologies.
• Patient care in PACU is delivered via a team nursing approach with a strong emphasis of support not only for the patient, but for the family as well. Compassion is a strong nursing value as the patient moves through the recovery phase of the Perioperative process. The PACU standards of patient care and competence are in cooperation with ASPAN guidelines.
• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including…