RN - PACU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse (PACU)

Duration: 8

Shift: 9am - 5:30pm

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Valid nursing license

Certifications: CPR required

Must-Have: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; critical thinking skills; ability to handle multiple priorities; independent decision-making

Description:

The registered nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care using the nursing process.

Accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers and the delegation of role-appropriate tasks in the implementation of care.

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Demonstrates empathy by understanding others' perspectives and treating them with compassion.

Acts with integrity by taking responsibility for own actions and delivering on commitments.

Utilizes resources wisely and shows pride in the work by giving back to the community.

Demonstrates agility by taking initiative to find creative solutions and responding promptly to concerns.

Works collaboratively, treating others with respect and creating a spirit of belonging within the team.

Demonstrates commitment to quality improvement initiatives and enhances individual performance.

Maintains a safe and clean work environment, reporting unsafe conditions as needed.

Recognizes and anticipates the needs of customers, striving to exceed expectations.

Demonstrates timely and cost-conscious use of resources.

Complies with all policies, procedures, and guidelines, fostering a positive work environment.

Takes ownership of the job and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning and personal growth.

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for each patient according to the nursing process.

Provides quality care based on assessment needs and the established plan of care.

Educates patients and families from admission through the discharge process.

Documents the nursing process accurately and legibly.

Notifies physicians of pertinent observations and changes in patient status.

Administers medications and performs treatments accurately and safely.

Implements physician orders as written and assures equipment and supplies are available for patient care.

The position requires heavy physical demand, including the ability to exert significant force to move objects.

Regulates emotions and exercises self-control in urgent situations.

Communicates empathically with patients and demonstrates genuine care and concern for their welfare.

Supervises and directs the work of nursing assistants in a professional manner.

May experience stress related to time management challenges and working with individuals in various states of distress.

Requires intact cognitive function in attention, memory, perception, and thought.

Prioritizes work tasks when multiple issues need attention and possesses keen observation and accurate reporting skills.

Strong organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills are needed.