Registered Nurse PACU PRN

2-3 10-hour shifts weekly

Overnight call roughly 2x per month

Call every 7th weekend ( day shift or night shift)

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As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team.

This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours which will be discussed in the interview.

To deliver care and create a therapeutic environment for patients and families whose needs range from basic to complex by utilizing the nursing process. To carry out functions in a manner consistent with Performance Improvement and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. To demonstrate clinical excellence through proficient practice which enhances and enriches the practice environment. Proficiency is evidenced by adeptness, facility, aptitude, ease and skill in managing complexity and uncertainty.

Demonstrates quality nursing care and a commitment to the quality care processes as evidenced by:

Assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial status based on interview, examination and review of clinical data.

Assesses potential for crisis situations and intervenes before crisis situation develops with adeptness, facility, aptitude, ease and skill in managing complexity and uncertainty.

Reassesses patient status at established time frames and as indicated by the patient’s condition.

Based on assessment, analyzes relevant patient data and identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care problems.

Communicates patient status and assessed needs to members of multidisciplinary team.

Develops an individualized plan of care, including developmental and cultural needs, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team.

Reviews and updates plan of care as needed.

Acts as a resource to others in developing and implementing plan of care.

Uses the nursing process as a basis for developing, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions.

Provides patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the wealth of human experience.

Performs technical skills as needed by specific clinical unit safely and competently.

Coordinates and implements the medical diagnostic and therapeutic orders as directed.

Anticipates and manages complications of disease progression and invasive procedures.

Documents plan of care, assessments and interventions and patient outcomes in an electronic medical record thoroughly, accurately, and according to CMC Professional Nursing Practice Standards and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.

Reports status, including response to care, and changes in status as appropriate.

Ensures calm, supportive and therapeutic environment for patients and their families, serving as an advocate when appropriate.

Adheres to all safety, organizational and ethical standards according to ANA Code of Ethics.

Implements elements of core measures in conjunction with Performance Improvement.

Identifies current trends which could…