RN Recovery

Sarah Bush Lincoln•Mattoon, IL

1d•$37 - $58

About The Position

The Recovery Room Nurse practices nursing competently and according to the standards of practice for the area. The nurse provides patient care and service through a multidisciplinary team approach and helps maintain a caring, patient-focused environment for patients and staff. The role includes preoperative, postoperative, and anesthesia-related patient care, as well as coordination and supervision of the health care team during an assigned shift. Hours range between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., with an on-call rotation. An active Illinois RN is required. The estimated compensation range is $37.23–$57.71, with pay based on experience.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing (ADN).
Active RN registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification within 90 days of hire.
BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Assess patient conditions and care delivery through observation, rounding, and information from other team members.
Collect relevant patient health information and recognize normal and abnormal findings.
Care for patients preoperatively and postoperatively, including preparing and caring for patients undergoing anesthesia procedures.
Collaborate with physicians and other health care team members through information sharing, discussion, and decision-making.
Coordinate bed assignments and patient care assignments during the shift and in preparation for the next shift.
Plan and evaluate care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients.
Analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.
Document and report care delivered to physicians and other team members as needed.
Pursue professional growth through annual classes related to communication, teaching, stress management, conflict resolution, and team building, in addition to required unit- and patient-specific education.
Evaluate patient outcomes and adjust the nursing approach as appropriate; report progress and outcomes to physicians or other disciplines.
Implement care and supervise care delivered by other team members in accordance with the plan of care and safety and infection control standards.
Pursue required knowledge and skills through unit-specific orientation, in-service programs, current literature, and clinical learning opportunities, in collaboration with the Leader/Director.
Perform perioperative patient assessments and develop patient plans.
Identify expected outcomes and develop plans with strategies to attain measurable outcomes.
Anticipate potential risks to patients and others and take action to minimize or prevent them.
Provide leadership and supervision to the health care team during the assigned shift.
Teach patients using available teaching tools and community resources.
Provide performance feedback to team members and input to the Manager/Director regarding appraisals.
Base patient care decisions on standards of care specific to PACU/OPS patients.
Establish effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other health care team members; consult appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions.
Serve as a positive role model for other health care team members.