PACU

Registered Nurse

Works under the direction of the physician and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide nursing care to patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations. Utilizes the nursing process to make continuing assessments of the patient's total health needs; implements nursing interventions based on assessment data; develops and implements the nursing plan of care and evaluates the patient's response.

Strives to provide excellent patient care with compassion, tact, cheerfulness, accuracy, patience, flexibility in scheduling, calmness in emergency, and ability to work well with team members, receiving and applying feedback from peers and superiors. Assists with orientation of new staff to the unit as requested. All care is provided with kindness and compassion.

The nurse provides evidence-based care to prevent the development of a Healthcare Acquired Condition and hospital readmissions. The nurse practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials. Nursing assessments are completed according to hospital and unit specific policies, procedures, and standards of nursing care. Collects pertinent data from the patient, significant others, and health care providers. A comprehensive patient history and physical is completed in a timely manner and includes biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age specific, cultural, and discharge planning needs.

Nursing diagnoses / care needs are derived from the assessment data. Involving the patient and significant other as appropriate, the nurse formulates a plan to provide appropriate care based on identified patient needs. Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs. Nursing care is based on standards of patient care. Evaluation of the patient's response to nursing care is evident in the ongoing assessment data.

Nursing diagnoses / care needs are revised based on reassessment data.

Coordination of Nursing Personnel. Coordination of Patient Care Quality and Patient Satisfaction. Coordination of Nursing Process and Compliance.

Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate of a Nursing Diploma program. Current, valid Arizona RN license or compact state RN license. Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills. Able to manage technical business equipment i.e., phone, fax, computer etc. Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs. Able to care for patients with infectious diseases. Able to sit for 3-5 hours per day;
Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day;
Able to walk for 3-5 hours day. Able to distinguish appropriate colors. Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level.