RN - Pacu

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Espanola, NM

28d • $51

About The Position

The PACU RN in Española, NM, plays a vital leadership role in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit , overseeing the recovery of surgical patients to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care. This position requires clinical expertise in post-operative monitoring , pain management, and emergency response, along with strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate with surgical teams and manage unit operations. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) Shift differentials for nights and weekends Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles Malpractice liability insurance Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department EPIC electronic charting system

Requirements

• Registered Nurse - State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing

Nice To Haves

• PACU and ICU experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses
• Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team
• Performs assessments as per unit standards and documents on appropriate database/assessment flow sheet
• Initiates, utilizes, and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and documents according to policy
• Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care
• Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit standards and documents through EOSS
• Performs competently in emergency situations
• Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to healthcare team members commensurate with their validated competency
• Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel
• Provides leadership through communication about and validation of patient care
• Assists with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques or assigns to other healthcare team members as appropriate
• Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards
• Demonstrates competency in required psychomotor skills
• Assists in orientation of new staff or students and serves as a resource person and professional role model
• Assumes professional responsibility for current nursing structure and clinical standards of care
• Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in caregiving activities
• Supports DON philosophies of shared governance and models of care delivery
• Assumes other leadership roles (e.g., relief charge nurse) as required by the department
• Meets professional requirements including age-specific training, mandatory yearly inservices, and documentation of continuing education
• Participates in unit/department governance and quality improvement activities
• Maintains positive communication and relationships with patients, peers, and other healthcare team members
• Adheres to safety, equipment, and professional dress code policies
• Maintains punctual and reliable attendance record
• Performs other functions as required

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees