Pre Op PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International•Ellsworth, ME

32d

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients of any age in the PreOp and PACU department. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the manager, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits, and projects.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Currently licensed in the state.
CPR & ACLS required
One year experience preferred in a perioperative setting.
Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.
Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with physicians and all medical professionals.

Responsibilities

Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
Follows policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for perioperative nursing care according to accepted standards.
Plans, implements, and evaluates pre and post operative nursing care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs, and according to physician's orders.
Organizes and prepares medical records of patients.Documents care appropriately and fully. Follows up on missing data and other patient care needs.
Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and families, and other needed clinical competencies.
Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
Actively participates in appropriate committee and QAPI activities.
Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.
Uses good body mechanics.
Informs PACU Manager or Clinical Director of applicable day-to-day situations.
Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.