PACU - PRN

Beebe Healthcare•Rehoboth Beach, DE

22h•$36 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

This individual is a clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who has demonstrated expertise in the perioperative field. He/she effectively delivers perioperative care to the surgical patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.

Requirements

Must possess current hospital experience (within the past 5 years) or be a new graduate (within the last 2 years).
Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation.
Must be knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application--assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
RN - Registered Nurse
BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Nice To Haves

Prefer minimum of 1 year recent perioperative experience.

Responsibilities

Safely identify, label, prepare, and dispense medications and solutions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrate proficiency and compliance with the Invision process and all applicable perioperative documentation systems.
Maintain accountability for the proper handling, maintenance, and cost-effective utilization of departmental supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Ensure inventory accuracy and promote efficient resource management while supporting quality patient care and fiscal responsibility.
Utilize the nursing process throughout the perioperative continuum, including patient assessment, care planning, implementation of nursing interventions, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments by collecting, interpreting, documenting, and communicating relevant clinical information to the healthcare team.
Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on patient needs and surgical requirements.
Provide direct patient care that addresses the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Continuously evaluate patient responses to interventions and modify care plans as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
Apply and communicate advanced knowledge of perioperative nursing principles, demonstrating an understanding of both clinical procedures and the rationale behind care decisions.
Complete thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of all patient care activities in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Conduct medication reconciliation during the preoperative interview and accurately document all patient medications.
Demonstrate competency in airway assessment and management and respond appropriately to patient respiratory needs.
Assess, monitor, and support pain management interventions while educating patients regarding pain control strategies.
Utilize critical thinking, clinical judgment, prioritization, and effective time-management skills in a fast-paced perioperative environment.
Conduct detailed preoperative patient interviews and obtain comprehensive medical histories.
Educate patients and families by providing clear preoperative instructions, explanations, and rationale for treatments, tests, and surgical procedures.
Collect blood and urine specimens for point-of-care testing utilizing proper techniques, equipment, and infection prevention practices.
Accurately label, process, and transport specimens to ensure patient safety and diagnostic integrity.
Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
Maintain compliance with patient safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and departmental quality initiatives.