RN, Registered Nurse - PACU
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Preop/PACU department at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s provides pre-surgical and post-surgical care. The department averages about 30 cases per day, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 in the PACU and approximately one new preoperative patient each hour. Staff are cross-trained in preoperative care and PACU, and the team offers mentoring from experienced colleagues. Within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, the RN provides care that is sensitive to patients’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The nurse collaborates with the care team and is accountable for delivering patient care through the Nursing Process in accordance with organizational standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based practice, quality initiatives, and professionalism within the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® model.
Requirements
- Graduate from a school of nursing.
- Hold a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and ensure an environment of patient safety.
- Promote evidence-based practice and quality initiatives, and demonstrate professionalism in nursing practice.
- Assess and evaluate care for an assigned group of patients using evidence-based practice.
- Collaborate with patients and families to develop and implement plans of care addressing physical, spiritual, and educational needs.
- Communicate pertinent information accurately and promptly to appropriate team members, and keep patients and families updated.
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and completely according to applicable standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Assume responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed caregivers, as appropriate.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
- Generous paid time off programs.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Tuition and professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
- 100% paid RN-to-BSN tuition at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
- Relocation assistance, subject to geographic and position restrictions.
- Employee Referral Rewards program.
- DailyPay access for eligible colleagues.
- Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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