Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Lifepoint Health•Somerset, KY

11d

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and families. Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient condition or response to treatment. Reports to the Director of Surgery. The role serves patients from neonates through older adults. The position involves occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may include contact with patients, blood, body fluids, specimens, hazardous medications, and latex. Frequent standing, walking, lifting or moving patients, and repetitive hand and arm movements are required.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing required; current RN licensure is accepted in lieu of the degree.
Current RN license in the state of practice.
BLS certification required.
ACLS and PALS certification required within one year of hire; PALS is not required for Pain Clinic RNs.
Ability to provide care to patients across age groups and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, patient lifting or moving, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
Ability to work with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, biological and chemical hazards, hazardous medications, and latex.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform duties as assigned and requested.
Complete focused patient assessments and reassessments based on the patient’s condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
Assess and reassess pain and use appropriate pain-management techniques.
Provide patient care and communicate effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of medications and administer them correctly using the six rights to minimize medication errors.
Assist physicians with procedures and provide services requiring technical and manual skills.
Perform treatments and deliver care within licensure scope.
Promote patient safety by providing care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
Operate and manage equipment safely and correctly.
Educate patients and families about disease processes and recovery expectations.
Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts or units as needed.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.