RN Pre-Op/PACU - Part-Time

UHS•Murrieta, CA

112d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Part-Time Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse. This individual provides individualized, goal directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing, in accordance with center policies and procedures. Duties include but no limited to: Assesses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients. Evaluates patient’s response and intervenes appropriately for optimal outcome. Demonstrates ability to clearly communicate instructions to patient and family and appropriately answer questions. Appropriately adapts during rapidly changing pace and manages resources as needed to maintain patient flow. Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient, family, and significant other in order to address all identified needs. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses are reassessed in order meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care. Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in the field of nursing preferred.
Minimum of two years OR nursing experience required.
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California required.
BLS and ACLS poss. PALS certifications required.
Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with State and local standards and guidelines.
Demonstrates compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
Ability to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner.
Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
Must have knowledge of PC and applications.
Must have experience is standard office equipment. e. computers, copy machines, and telephones.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area (BSP), circumference and volume.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

ASC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
Evaluates patient’s response and intervenes appropriately for optimal outcome.
Demonstrates ability to clearly communicate instructions to patient and family and appropriately answer questions.
Appropriately adapts during rapidly changing pace and manages resources as needed to maintain patient flow.
Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient, family, and significant other in order to address all identified needs.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses are reassessed in order meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care.
Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.