Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

MemorialCare•Fountain Valley, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Utilizing the nursing process and clinical nursing practice standards, the RN is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for the PACU/Recovery Care Unit patients in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department. Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/interventions, teaching patients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluation of care rendered. The RN must effectively communicate and document data relevant to the care of the patient. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, and psychosocial and/or spiritual needs into the patient’s plan of care. The RN contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. In addition, the RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Requirements

Current California RN license required
BSN required
Two years (2) of PACU or /Critical Care experience required
AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS required
Current NIHSS Certification required

Nice To Haves

Certification preferred to be one of these certifications (CCRN, CPAN, CAPA)
Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process and practice standards as a framework for the management of patient care.
Analyzes the assessment data to determine a nursing diagnosis and appropriate interventions.
Demonstrates leadership in the coordination of patient care across the healthcare continuum with progress towards meeting desired patient outcomes.
Delegates to licensed and unlicensed personnel
Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective critical thinking skills.
Prioritizes essential functions.
Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation.
Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.
Formulates a teaching plan, based on identified patient learning needs, and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching plan as necessary.
Serves as a role model and mentors new staff members.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.
Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient family-significant other expectations.
Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion.
Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.
Ability to be at work and be on time
Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives
Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner