Registered Nurse, PACU

• Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
• Monitor, record and report symptoms, changes in patient condition, and vital signs
• Modify patient treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions
• Develop and modify patient care plans based on patient responses and conditions
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
• Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel
• Instruct individuals and families on health education, disease prevention, and aftercare
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
• Administer, document, and reassess medications
• Promote positive patient experience
• Adhere to ANA standards of professional nursing and the ANA Code of Ethics
• Apply critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and competence to promote patient safety and quality outcomes
• Utilize the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice
• Maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations

• Associate's Degree Required
• One year experience in a direct patient care setting preferred
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA
  - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA
  - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA
  - American Heart Association Required
• PALS
  - Pediatric Advanced Life Support – AHA – American Heart Association Required within 6 months of hire
• TNCC, TCAR, ASPAN, (CPAN or CAPA) Preferred
• Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance and accrediting body standards
• Knowledge of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess and interpret patient data and cultural information
• Completed and met clinical competency standards
• Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Microsoft Office Suite required
• EPIC documentation preferred
• All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer

Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and administration of nursing care while adhering to professional standards and ethical guidelines. Proficient in critical thinking and evidence-based practices to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Patient Care Planning

• Patient Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Patient Care Plan Development
• Emergency Response
• Clinical Competency Standards
• Medical Equipment Usage
• Health Education
• Evidence-Based Practices
• Patient Safety

• Effective Communication
• Team Coordination
• Relationship Building
• Calmness Under Pressure
• Instructional Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Standards of Professional Nursing Practice
• Patient Care
• Health Education
• Cultural Competence
• Patient Experience

• Microsoft Office Suite
• EPIC Documentation