Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery Post Anesthesia
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other health team members. In Same Day Surgery and PACU, the RN monitors and cares for patients recovering from anesthesia, applying critical thinking and clinical expertise to promote safe recovery and positive patient outcomes. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with variable 8- and 12-hour shifts. On-call responsibilities include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. ACLS and PALS certifications are required and may be completed within the first three months of orientation.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
- Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
- RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire date.
- ACLS and PALS certifications are required; they may be completed within the first three months of orientation.
- Skills include patient care delivery, nursing fundamentals, interdisciplinary teamwork, documentation, professional etiquette, accountability, patient care coordination, communication, patient evaluation, and critical thinking.
Nice To Haves
- Surgery experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate.
- Seek and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, support staff, and others.
- Use assessment information and critical thinking to collaboratively develop individualized plans of care and needed patient education.
- Plan and prepare patients for support needs after the current episode of care, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
- Direct interdisciplinary care through delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.
- Provide or delegate care consistent with the plan of care, care guidelines, and professional licensure provisions.
- Set priorities and coordinate patient care by managing time, supplies, and resources.
- Evaluate patient responses to interventions and achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction.
- Revise and reassess plans of care as indicated.
- Promote the nursing profession and participate in the development of others.
- Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, practice within licensure scope, and provide accurate and timely documentation.
- Monitor and care for patients recovering from anesthesia.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting health and well-being.
- Continuing education opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
