RN-Recovery PRN
About The Position
At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Plans and administers professional nursing care to patients in the recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit. Essential Functions Cares for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia. Monitors vital signs, such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level. Comforts patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients. Checks surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling. Monitors, documents, and communicates care given, patient's status and reactions to interventions. Educates patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care. Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
- Current state licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
- BCLS certification required.
- ACLS certification as required by facility of practice.
- Minimum 1 year nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Cares for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia.
- Monitors vital signs, such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level.
- Comforts patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients.
- Checks surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates care given, patient's status and reactions to interventions.
- Educates patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care.
- Performs work under minimal supervision.
- Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
