Registered Nurse - PACU; Part-Time

Duly Health Westmont, Westmont, IL 60559, USA

Job Title
:
Registered Nurse - PACU (Part-Time)

Essential Functions
:

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and center’s policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervision Received
:
Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education / Experience
:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License.
• 2 years PACU ASC experience preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Assess, develop and implement total nursing care for post‑operative patients.
• Record and report to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities, and changes in the physical and mental conditions of post‑operative patients.
• Administer medications and treatments ordered by physicians.
• Care and discharge post‑operative patients according to facility policies.
• Assess pain and/or nausea medication needs accurately.
• Ensure an order precedes the administration of medication.
• Know intended actions and side effects of medications.
• Document medications.
• Maintain patient and employee privacy and confidential information.
• Provide psychological support to patients and/or families.
• Maintain rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients.
• Admit patients to sit‑up area.
• Perform routine charging of medications and supplies.
• Accurately check charge sheets for supplies used on patients.
• Function independently in emergency situations.
• Make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment.
• Maintain competence through continuing education.
• Meet requirements for CEU re‑licensure.
• Assist in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies.
• Act as a resource for new employees.
• Maintain supplies and cleanliness in the work environment.

Physical Demands
:

• Standing: 66‑100%
• Walking: 66‑100%
• Lifting: 0‑50 lbs as needed.
• Carrying: 0‑25 lbs as needed.
• Pushing: 0‑400 lbs on wheels with assistance as needed.
• Climbing: 1‑5 flights of stairs as necessary.
• Pulling:
  As necessary while providing patient care.
• Bending:
  Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor.
• Squatting:
  As necessary while providing care.
• Rotating:
  Shoulders as necessary.
• Kneeling:
  If necessary while providing patient care.
• Reaching:
  Overhead while providing patient care.
• General comments:
  Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care.

Environmental Conditions
:

• Inside: 95‑100%
• Temperature: 30°F‑115°F
• Fumes:
  Occasional
• Dust:
  Occasional
• Gases:
  None
• Mist:
  Occasional
• Radiation:
  Occasional
• Noise or Vibrations:
  Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc.
• Hazards:
  Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc.
• Personal Protective Equipment:
  Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover).

Benefits
:

• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Workforce Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.

Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions that ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi‑cultural organization.

Required Experience
: 2 years in ASC setting; PACU orthopedic experience preferred.

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Work‑Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work.
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.