REGISTERED NURSE-SPECIALTY (OR/PACU)

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.•Fort Defiance Agency, AZ

2d•$53 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing specialized nursing care in the Operating Room (OR) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The Registered Nurse will assess patient health status, initiate treatments, administer medications and therapies, and manage patients undergoing local anesthesia and IV sedation. The role requires operating specialized equipment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and developing and implementing nursing care plans. The nurse will also participate in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and continuing education. Additionally, the position requires adherence to Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards and training.

Requirements

Two (2) years Registered Nurse experience in Acute Care and/or Critical Care hospital setting.
Associate of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. State or Territory.
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification.
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and maintain certification.
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and maintain certification.
Valid, unrestricted insurable driver’s license.
Resume and references are required.

Nice To Haves

Obtain valid certification in Moderate Sedation within one (1) month from date of hire and maintain certification.
Obtain valid Emergency Nursing Association (ENA) certification in Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) within one (1) year from date of hire and maintain certification.
Obtain valid Emergency Nursing Association (ENA) certification in Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) within one (1) year from date of hire and maintain certification.
Obtain valid American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one (1) year from date of hire and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

Observes and assesses health status of patients by physical assessment and examination, interviewing patient and family members, and reviewing patient's health history.
Initiates treatments, medications, emergency, and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of providers orders, standing orders and protocols.
Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the medical or surgical provider such as medication treatments, intravenous fluids, blood transfusion, oxygen therapy, etc.
Records observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, hemodynamic monitoring data, and other data relevant to patients in the unit.
Responsible for independent management of patients undergoing local anesthesia and intravenous (IV) sedation.
Provides specialized knowledge and skills to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients undergoing procedures.
Operates and monitors specialized equipment pertinent to the unit.
Collaborates with members of the medical/surgical and multidisciplinary teams in assessing, planning, and implementing intervention in the management of patient's health care.
Provides intravenous and respiratory therapy for patients as indicated by circumstances and needs, following protocol.
Utilizes Standards of Care to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise an appropriate problem-oriented nursing plan of care for the patient and management of the unit.
Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used furthering Quality Assurance of patient care.
Collaborates in developing and evaluating standards of care for the patient.
Participates as a member of hospital committees relative to patient care.
Participates in planning and conducting continuing education in nursing care, quality assurance, performance improvement, and care of instruments and supplies.
Collaborates with team members and other personnel as needed to facilitate methods of resolution and solutions to problems.
Identifies specific issues that affect program planning and development and works with nursing leadership team to determine methods of solution to those problems.
Identifies, initiates, and participates in nursing studies, audits, performance improvement programs, safety workshops, continuing education seminars, etc.
Functions in any nursing unit as assigned and appropriate.
Completes all yearly Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required training by the indicated due dates.
Assists, promotes, and supports compliance with established CMS standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.