Registered Nurse - PACU

Position: Registered Nurse - PACU - Full Time - Days
* Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit.
* Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
* Administers medication without error and utilizes critical thinking regarding medication effects on patient.
* Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
* Evaluates the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
* Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
* Gives a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include SBAR content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care.
* Recognizes and addresses patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
* Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
* Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
* Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
* Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
* Maintains competence in area of experience.
* Able to manage a ventilator-assisted patient proficiently.
* Able to use proper suctioning techniques.
* Assures proper endotracheal tube placement and extubation.
* Right task (within the scope of practice, according to the job description, based on the desired outcome, task routine, non-complex, low risk and predictable outcome).
* Right person (assess competency by: certification/licensure, job description, skills checklist, demonstrated skill).
* Right communication (clear, concise, correct, complete).
* Right feedback: the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates' input first, recognize effort, get teammates' solution to problem, check off points).
* Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
* Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
* Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
* Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
* Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
* Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
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