CHMC - RN-ASU
About The Position
Provides nursing care for patients in a post-anesthesia care setting, including patients receiving all types of anesthetic agents. Applies the nursing process to actual or potential physical and psychosocial problems that may result from anesthesia. Directs and coordinates nursing care for patients in Surgical Services in accordance with Nursing Department policies and procedures. The role includes directing unlicensed employee activity; synthesizing patient information; assessing patients; planning care and interventions; teaching patients and families; implementing treatment plans and physician orders; and evaluating care. The RN communicates and documents information relevant to patient care and collaborates with other professional disciplines to support safe, effective care and desired patient outcomes. The RN is expected to adhere to nursing codes of ethics, be a willing learner and team player, and apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span to individualize care.
Requirements
- Current New York State RN License.
- BLS Certification.
- Successful completion of ACLS and PALS within 90 days of the start date.
- Successful completion of the Critical Care Course within six months of the position start date.
- Knowledge of anesthetic agents, techniques, and patient responses to them.
- Strong patient teaching skills.
- Ability to lift, bend, and stand for long periods of time.
- Willingness to learn and work as a team player.
Nice To Haves
- ASPAN Certification preferred.
- Three years of nursing experience preferred.
- Experience in operating room, pain management, and/or endoscopy procedures preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate nursing care for patients in Surgical Services in accordance with Nursing Department policies and procedures.
- Direct unlicensed employee activity.
- Synthesize patient information and assess patients.
- Plan patient care and interventions.
- Teach patients and families.
- Implement treatment plans and physician orders.
- Evaluate care rendered.
- Communicate and document data relevant to patient care.
- Collaborate with other professional disciplines to support safe and effective care and desired patient outcomes.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span to individualize the plan and delivery of care.
- Adhere to established codes of ethics for nurses.
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