RN- PACU

Position: RN- PACU F/T-1044
# RN- PACU F/T-1044## Overview Salary Range $34.00 - $55.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level Associates Degree Category Nursing ## RN/ PACU
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* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

*** + Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.  + Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material.  + Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.  + Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy;

respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.  + Assist in the orientation/training of new employees.  + Assist other staff in the performance of their assignments.  + Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts.  + Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.  

+ Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
** ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**:* + As assigned.
** KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:*** + Basic computer.  + Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
** AGE-RELATED

COMPETENCIES:

** Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
** Information Management:
** Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
** Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:
** Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
** ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:
** Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
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* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

** Physical Demand Analysis attached.## Qualifications
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* MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

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* ** Education** – Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing – Associate Degree or Diploma required.
* ** Work Experience –
** One-year relevant experience, graduates accepted based upon position availability.
* ** Training** – N/A
* ** License** – Current New Mexico License required or RN License with Multistate Compact privileges.
* ** Certification –
** BLS required.
ACLS, PALS required or within 90 days of employment.

TNCC and ENPC preferred.