PACU RN Critial Care

AdventHealth•Lake Wales, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The PACU RN provides nursing care in a critical care area. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering prescribed medications and treatments, monitoring responses, and modifying care as needed. The nurse educates patients and families, coordinates care with other healthcare professionals, documents care in the electronic medical record, and follows applicable regulations, accreditation standards, organizational policies, infection-control practices, and safety protocols. The position also participates in quality improvement, supervises and mentors nursing staff, and responds to life-threatening situations using established protocols and critical care skills. The role requires clinical proficiency, critical thinking, sound judgment, effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to prioritize and handle confidential information. An Associate’s degree in Nursing and an active Registered Nurse license are required. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and specialty-area experience are preferred. Additional unit- or state-specific licensure or certification requirements may apply.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Skills required to work in the critical care area as defined by the unit.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including navigating Microsoft Windows-based programs.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Mental and emotional stability and a courteous, calm approach with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.
Mature judgment and ability to handle confidential information.
Kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, discretion, confidentiality, and other professional personal qualities.
Ability to work as a team player within a unit.
Effective verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to use abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise care plans based on outcomes.
Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
Ability to provide leadership and direction and solve complex problems.
Ability to document accurately in the electronic medical record.
Proficiency in clinical skills and multitasking, with a professional bedside manner.
Knowledge of assigned areas of patient care, including health promotion and maintenance.
EKG knowledge based on the patient population.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Experience in specialty area(s).
Previous experience with Cerner Electronic Medical Record.
Previous EKG Interpretation Class.
EPIC experience.
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) certification.
Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) certification.
Basic EKG Certification (BEKG).
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) certification.
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification.
NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Advanced (NRP-A) certification.
Instructor PALS (PALS-INSTR) certification.
S.T.A.B.L.E. certification.
Trauma Nurse course Certification (TNCC).

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to gather information about health status and needs.
Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessment findings and medical diagnoses.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, following safety practices and protocols.
Monitor and evaluate patient responses to interventions and adjust care plans as needed.
Educate and counsel patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Document assessments, care plans, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
Comply with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Supervise and mentor nursing staff, providing guidance and support.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following infection-control policies and safety protocols.
Respond promptly to life-threatening situations using established protocols and critical care skills.