Registered Nurse- Outpatient Surgery/PACU Main Hospital- Full Time
Augusta Health•Fishersville, VA
•$37 - $54
About The Position
A registered professional nurse responsible for delivering patient care to assigned patients during a specific shift. The nurse coordinates all aspects of the medical plan and nursing standards of care using the nursing process, and directs and guides other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The nurse must provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma and/or Associate Degree in Nursing.
- Meet educational requirements for hospital certifications, such as Stroke or Orthopedic/Spine certifications.
- Current and valid Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a state that is part of a Compact agreement with Virginia.
- ACLS and PALS certifications required before coming off orientation.
- BLS certification.
- Clinical competence in all aspects of the OPS/PACU Unit.
- Complete annual Augusta Health education requirements and unit competencies.
- Complete annual education required for applicable hospital certifications.
- Demonstrate good leadership and communication skills.
- Demonstrate job-related computer competence, including patient documentation and information retrieval using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and GE applications.
- Practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.
- Be familiar with current Standards of Peri anesthesia Nursing Practice.
- Be familiar with accrediting body standards applicable to daily work practices.
Nice To Haves
- BSN or MSN.
- CPAN certification.
- CAPA certification.
- Minimum of one year of RN experience.
- Previous PACU or critical care experience.
- Previous ambulatory surgery experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care to assigned patients during the shift worked.
- Coordinate aspects of the medical plan and nursing standards of care using the nursing process.
- Direct and guide the activities of other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
- Provide care in accordance with the department’s policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
- Free onsite parking.
- Shift and weekend differentials.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Onsite child care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
