RN - Clinical - Pre/Post Op (HC3) - Full Time 12 Hour Rotating (Non-Exempt) (Union)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and uses the nursing process to provide therapeutic care, coordinate patient care, and educate patients and families in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The nurse demonstrates professionalism through communication, education, and teamwork, and works under the supervision of the RN Clinical Coordinator and/or Clinical Director of Perioperative Services. The PACU RN cares for complex patient populations using methodical, evidence-based practice. The role supports patients’ physiological and behavioral functions and provides psychological and sociological support to patients and families during recovery, with the goal of improving or maintaining the patient’s pre-surgical state. The RN assesses and plans care, performs nursing skills, educates patients and families, delegates tasks appropriately, evaluates care effectiveness, advocates for patients, and collaborates with surgeons and other care team members. The position also contributes to professional practice development, performance improvement, quality control, staff orientation and education, and awareness of current policies, trends, and technology. The RN follows applicable policies and governing regulations, provides age-specific care, and uses Cerner Millennium to place physician orders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); BSN grandfathering applies to employees hired before December 2019.
- One year of prior PACU experience, or one year in a high-acuity Intensive Care setting immediately before application.
- Excellent communication skills, including proficient spoken, written, and read English.
- Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and the ability to perform duties, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures, in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
- Registered Nurse license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if not held at hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal, as required within LA City.
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Nice To Haves
- Critical Care Nursing Certificate (CCRN) or Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process and evidence-based practice to provide therapeutic care to PACU patients.
- Coordinate direct and indirect patient care and formulate care plans.
- Maintain patients’ physiological and behavioral functions and provide psychological and sociological support during recovery.
- Perform nursing skills essential to patient care and explain treatments to patients and families.
- Delegate tasks according to others’ scope of practice, preparation, and capability.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care, observe and interpret changes, and modify care plans as needed.
- Advocate for patients by initiating actions to advance the plan of care.
- Collaborate with surgeons, coworkers, and ancillary staff in providing direct PACU care.
- Participate in professional practice development, including committees, research, policy development or review, and improvement projects.
- Maintain knowledge of current policies and share awareness of new trends and technology.
- Provide appropriate age-specific care and use the six core nursing process steps to manage patient conditions.
- Assist with departmental and hospital performance improvement and quality control activities.
- Assist with staff orientation, training, and continuing education.
- Adhere to hospital policies and governing regulations, including Title 22 and JCAHO requirements.
- Use Cerner Millennium to place physician orders.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
