QUALIFICATIONS Education * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing – RN/LPN Experience/Skills * Preferably has at least one to two years’ experience in a clinical setting * Acquires Outpatient Surgery education through clinical experience, on-the-job training, inservices, and continuing education * Exhibits skills in assessment of patients, preoperative care, and postoperative care * Recommended membership in AORN * Proficiently reads, writes, and understands English * Accurately reads fine print, supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and procedures * Accurately hears and follows verbal instructions * Pushes and pulls heavy objects such as gurneys, patient beds, and OR beds * Lifts patients and heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds Required Licenses/Certifications * Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Indiana * CPR * ACLS Working Conditions * Works in a well-lit, air-conditioned environment with a temperature of 65ºF-72ºF and humidity of 45%-55% * Wears hospital-provided scrub attire while on duty ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations * Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations RN Duties – Assessment/Planning * Incorporates current clinical knowledge with established nursing practice to perform nursing intervention using the nursing process * Applies knowledge of illness, trauma, surgical procedures, and anesthesia practice to the patient process * Assesses the patient according to PACU standards and policies and initiates patient care based on the assessment process and the preadmissions process * Evaluates the patient response to the care given to monitor the desired outcome * Re-evaluates care as changes in patient condition occur * Documents and updates assessments, interventions, and patient response to medical and nursing care * Demonstrates independent decision-making and effective problem-solving related to patient care issues RN Duties – Communication & Accountability * Uses all available sources of patient assessment information to ensure accurate data for nursing process * Interacts appropriately with the medical staff and peers to benefit patient care * Communicates pertinent information to coworkers, peers, and coordinators to facilitate patient care and/or departmental functioning * Acts as a resource person regarding patient care and departmental policies and procedures for orientees, students, and other appropriate personnel * Communicates with the patient in a way they understand * Communicates assessment information with appropriate nursing staff at time of patient discharge * Displays accountability by decision-making based on sound nursing judgment * Demonstrates accountability for the patient’s right to considerate, private, and respectful care RN Duties – Miscellaneous * Sets priorities in planning and implementing nursing care using sound nursing judgment * Accepts responsibility for completion of patient care assignments * Demonstrates ability to perform in a professional manner during crises and emergency situations * Uses and supervises the use of supplies and equipment economically * Participates in hospital and/or community activities to promote the growth of nursing and patient care * Works on nursing department committees * Participates in medical and nursing department monitoring, quality assurance, and improvement procedures * Accepts other duties as assigned Varies as needed. Varies as needed.