Peri-Anesthesia Nurse, On Call, Tyson‘s MOB

Description:

Job Summary:

Provides quality patient care for pre-operative and post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing philosophy and approved standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs within the established standard of pre- and post- anesthesia nursing and critical care nursing.

• Utilizes the standard of care in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.

• Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions and problems identified pre-operatively and intra-operatively.

• Provides nursing care utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes within seconds, to reverse and revive the patients physiological functions.

• Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques.

• Assembles and communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of care.

• Executes proper use of equipment and supplies used in the pre-operative area and the recovery (Stage I and Stage II) area.

• Participates in the Perioperative Services quality assurance program.

• Promotes personal and professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs.

• Participates in the professionalism of the Perioperative Services by adhering to the standards.

• May be required to administer conscious sedation after appropriate training and competency requirements are met

• Assumes other related duties as directed.

CAPA/CPAN Preferred. Recent ASC or Inpatient PACU experience.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years current PACU or critical care experience required.
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
License, Certification, Registration

• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required itional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

• Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire

OR

• Compact License:
Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire

• Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Good oral and written communication skills required.

• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent PACU experience preferred.

• BSN preferred.