RN - PACU

Opportunity:

RN - PACU

Job Details:

• Work in PreOp department with floating to PACU as needed
• Varied work schedule with weekend and holiday requirements
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Current valid RN license in state of practice required
• Minimum one year experience in acute care hospital setting required
• Experience must include working in acute care setting within past 12 months as RN in specialty area
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care of patients
• Provide direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of healthcare team activities
• Complete patient assessments including physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs
• Formulate and implement individualized plans of care based on assessment data
• Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in patient records
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care
• Provide patient and family education and evaluate response to teaching
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and use proper body mechanics for patient transfers
• Maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to work area through annual validations