RN PACU

SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER LLC•Edmond, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Medical Center is looking for a PACU Registered Nurse to join their Surgery Team at their Edmond hospital. Summit Medical Center has an outstanding reputation for quality services and is committed to providing a satisfying work experience for its employees. The PACU RN delivers nursing care in the Post-Operative Care Unit (PACU) to patients in the postoperative phase of treatment. This role involves assessing the patient’s condition and readiness for discharge. The staffing model is based on a teamwork concept, meaning employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may perform duties beyond their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Oklahoma
Current BLS certification
ACLS required within one year of employment
Previous PACU experience required
Nursing care of the postoperative patient
Operation of vital signs monitors
Assessment Skills
IV Therapy
Principles of Standard Precaution
CPR
Ability to adequately assess, diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition
Compliance with the attendance policy
Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs
Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing
Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes
Ability to read and write (legibly)
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively
Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex problems
Ability to understand simple to complex instructions
Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift
Ability to frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending and twisting
Ability to frequently lift, pull, push with assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient
Ability to see and hear and distinguish color
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Ability to function independently without constant supervision

Responsibilities

Ensures that the PACU has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients at all times
Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order
Admits the patient to the unit and monitors recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedure
Makes initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient
Follows and implements physician’s orders and performs all required nursing activities
Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety
Identifies patient’s physical and mental status
Monitors the patient’s medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist
Documents accurately in the patient’s medical record the care received and the progress in the recovery process
Assures that the patient fits the documented criteria prior to discharge
Gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary
Performs other duties s assigned or requested
Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Maintains department records, reports, and files as required
Maintains and cares for department equipment and supplies
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings
Maintains confidentiality of patient and center related business
Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other center employees
Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy
Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business
Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and drug administration)

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Bonus opportunities
SMC pays most of the benefit, while a low premium cost is deducted from the employee's paycheck on a pretax basis.