Registered Nurse - P.A.C.U

Health First•Melbourne, FL

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Health First Careers is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). As a member of our healthcare team, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and ensuring the smooth operation of our PACU department. POSITION SUMMARY: To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by demonstrating leadership through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of professional nursing practice. Nursing care is provided to the individual patient, based upon cultural, spiritual and age specific needs. Quality/No Harm: Demonstrates effective medication administration provided to patients as evidenced by Preceptor Observation Tool, Skills Fair Demonstration, and Clinical Practice. Demonstrates appropriate delegation and supervision of patient care activities within the healthcare setting. Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare team and promotes effective team functioning. Utilizes Health First computer systems with regards to order entry, order inquiry, and patient care documentation. Demonstrates effective and safe clinical practice as evidenced by Skills Fair demonstration, completion of yearly Competency Assessment, and Age Specific Checklist. Coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care based on current evidence based practice. Documents all nursing care, change in condition, response to therapy, treatments, procedures and referrals on patient record to meet standards. Demonstrates dependability, reliability and flexibility. Stewardship: Uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically. Customer Experience: Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education as directed by the plan of care. Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural, and individual differences. Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Join our team at Health First Careers and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients every day. Apply now!

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a PACU or critical care setting
BLS and ACLS certifications
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the PACU, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing patient needs
Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe and effective post-operative care
Monitor and manage post-operative pain and provide appropriate interventions
Educate patients and their families on post-operative care and discharge instructions
Document patient care and maintain accurate medical records
Communicate effectively with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for patients
Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards