RN PreOp PACU - JCL
About The Position
The RN provides professional nursing care guided by the ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics. In the PreOp/PACU department, the RN assesses patients, develops and implements individualized care plans, administers treatments and medications, monitors and documents patient responses, and collaborates with physicians, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. The RN provides patient and family education, supports continuity of care, and directs or delegates care to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides when appropriate. The RN also contributes to professional development by supporting and precepting new hires and students, helping them complete competency requirements, and maintaining current nursing knowledge. The position involves a varied Monday–Friday schedule of four 9-hour shifts and includes call shifts. A bonus of up to $15,000 is available.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of PACU experience; candidates with ED or ICU experience are also considered.
- More than 10 months of experience in a medical-surgical or acute specialty setting.
- Associates degree or diploma in nursing, required before starting.
- For diploma and ADN hires: complete a BSN within 60 months of hire, or have at least 5 years of Registered Nurse experience at the time of hire, including direct patient care or indirect RN roles.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a training course; unit-specific certification as required by the specialty area.
- Arizona state or compact-state Registered Nurse licensure upon hire.
- Availability for call shifts.
- For float positions, 1 year of RN experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- National certification for the unit-specific patient population.
Responsibilities
- Collect and prioritize patient health data systematically, involving the family as appropriate.
- Analyze assessment data, identify nursing diagnoses, and develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized plans of care.
- Identify patient-specific expected outcomes and develop evidence-based plans that support continuity of care and reflect the patient's condition and needs.
- Implement care-plan interventions, including treatments, medications, and emergency or resuscitative measures in accordance with standing orders, policies, and procedures.
- Provide nursing care addressing patients' and families' physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and cultural needs.
- Evaluate patient progress and document observations, interventions, monitoring data, and other relevant information.
- Continuously evaluate care-plan quality and effectiveness to support patient outcomes and cost-effective, high-quality care.
- Evaluate nursing practice against professional standards, applicable laws and regulations, and system and department policies; maintain current nursing knowledge.
- Integrate ethical principles into practice and enhance knowledge of cultural and diversity needs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, patients, families, and other healthcare providers to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
- Contribute to the professional development of peers and healthcare providers through role-modeling, precepting, mentoring, and related activities.
- Develop and evaluate evidence-based standards of care and identify opportunities to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes through research and evidence-based approaches.
- Use resources effectively and efficiently while considering patient safety, effectiveness, and cost.
- Record patients' medical histories and symptoms, assist with diagnostic tests and analysis of results, operate medical equipment, administer treatment and medications, and support follow-up and rehabilitation.
- Teach patients and families about illness or injury management, post-treatment and home care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medication and therapy.
- Provide direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides and delegate appropriately.
- Support staff and students in completing competency skills and continue developing nursing management and patient-care knowledge.
Benefits
- Up to $15,000 bonus available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
