RN PreOp PACU
About The Position
The RN PreOp PACU provides nursing care guided by the ANA Standards for Professional Nursing and Code of Ethics. The RN assesses patients, develops and implements individualized care plans, administers treatments and medications, monitors and documents patient status, and evaluates care outcomes. The role includes educating patients and families about their conditions and follow-up care, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, and providing direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides when appropriate. The RN also supports professional development by precepting new hires and students and helping them complete competency requirements. The position is in the OR Preop/PACU department at HonorHealth’s Deer Valley location in Phoenix, Arizona. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., four 10-hour shifts per week. A bonus of up to $15,000 is available.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of ICU and/or Preop/PACU experience.
- More than 10 months of experience in a med-surg or acute specialty setting.
- Associate degree or diploma in nursing required before starting.
- Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire, unless they have at least 5 years of Registered Nurse experience at the time of hire.
- Current Arizona nursing license or compact-state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- Unit-specific certification as required by the specialty area's DOP.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- National certification for the unit-specific patient population.
Responsibilities
- Systematically collect and analyze patient health data, taking account of immediate needs and involving the family.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized, culturally relevant, age-appropriate, family-centered plans of care.
- Identify expected patient outcomes and provide evidence-based care that supports continuity.
- Initiate treatments, medications, and emergency or resuscitative measures according to standing orders, policies, and procedures.
- Provide nursing care that addresses patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs.
- Monitor patient progress, document observations and interventions, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care.
- Evaluate nursing practice against professional standards, applicable regulations, and departmental policies; maintain current nursing knowledge.
- Apply ethical principles and develop awareness of cultural and diversity needs.
- Collaborate with patients, families, colleagues, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in planning and delivering care.
- Contribute to the professional development of peers and other healthcare providers through role modeling, precepting, and mentoring.
- Develop and evaluate evidence-based standards of care and support the adoption of improvements in nursing practice.
- Use resources effectively and efficiently while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost.
- Precept new hires and students and assist them in completing competency requirements.
Benefits
- Up to $15,000 bonus available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
