Registered Nurse (RN) Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery Center (PACU), Full Time, Day

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse works in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) of an Ambulatory Surgery Center. The nurse provides total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients, using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role includes collaborating with the healthcare team to improve care quality by incorporating research and evidence-based knowledge into practice. The position is full-time, day shift, with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Experience as a Registered Nurse.
Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
AHA ACLS Provider certification required within six months.
AHA PALS Provider certification required within six months.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to cope with difficult situations.
Physical ability to walk, stand, use arms and hands, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, lift 35 pounds, push and pull 20 pounds, reach above or overhead, and work in confined spaces; auditory and visual skills including color determination.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate nursing care, including overseeing licensed and unlicensed personnel performing assigned or delegated tasks, using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Coordinate the involvement of patients, families, and healthcare team members in patient care, including patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information with healthcare team members.
Assist leadership in defining standards of excellence for patient care and participate in improving patient care services.
Integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
Serve as a point of contact on hospital and departmental policies and procedures for nurses and other healthcare team members.
Participate in daily operational activities necessary to maintain a safe patient and staff environment.
Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees that formulate nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.