PACU RN-Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Davenport, IA

About The Position

MercyOne Genesis is hiring a full-time Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse. The RN provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages, coordinating and delegating care at admission, transfer, and discharge. The nurse independently delivers care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, physician orders, unit protocols, and professional judgment. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week (.8 FTE) on day shift, with a flexible start time between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The schedule includes one weeknight of on-call coverage from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., one Saturday and Sunday of on-call coverage during each six-week period, and work on two Fridays and two Mondays during each six-week period. Scheduling is self-directed with Charge RN approval. Rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays may be worked as scheduled. The RN works collaboratively with physicians, colleagues, patients, families, and other healthcare team members, and contributes to education, professional development, and departmental improvement activities. MercyOne describes its mission as improving the health of its communities and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current RN license in Iowa or Illinois at the time of hire; obtain a license in the other state within 12 months of hire.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter training for child and/or dependent adult abuse within three months of hire.
Comfort operating in a collaborative, shared-leadership environment.
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health and MercyOne’s philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Operating Room experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in coordination with the physician.
Provide nursing care guided by physician orders, unit protocols, professional standards, and judgment.
Coordinate and delegate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge.
Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
Participate in continuing education and share knowledge and skills to support colleagues’ professional development.
Protect patient autonomy, dignity, and rights while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost in care delivery.
Educate and counsel patients, families, or caregivers about physical, emotional, and environmental health concerns.
Use the hospital information system to process orders and data and retrieve patient information; maintain knowledge of documentation requirements.
Work independently with limited direct supervision in accordance with applicable nursing standards, policies, and professional judgment.
Maintain knowledge of the setup, maintenance, and use of equipment such as IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices.
Initiate emergency support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protection of patients from injury.
Comply with OSHA, JCAHO, and other regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines.
Assist with clerical duties, including maintaining charges and patient records, answering phones and call lights, and processing physician orders.
Maintain patient-care supplies, equipment, and the care environment.
Provide orientation and education for staff, students, and hospital or community organizations as requested.
Support and participate in departmental performance-improvement projects and attend assigned meetings.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and Trinity Health and MercyOne integrity standards and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.