PACU RN

Position Summary
The PACU RN performs pre-surgical nursing assessments and provides education to the patient prior to admission at the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The RN assesses and evaluates the care needs of the patient, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care to the ASC.
Shift: 4x10s or 3x12s. Hiring for Full-time OR Part-time
Hours: 36-40hrs per week, Monday-Saturdays; variable days and start times
***PACU, ER or ICU experience required****
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities of the RN include, but are not limited to:

Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience
Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff
Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center
Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedure
Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly
Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient
Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.
Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center
Take an active role on committees within the department
Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety
Performs charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested

Education/Experience

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Current State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS accreditation
Two years of OR, Recovery Room, Intensive Care or Emergency Room experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Problem solving skills
Skill in using a computer
Knowledge of applicable specialties
Outpatient clinical organizational ability
Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
Ability to multi-task
Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
Ability to communicate clearly
Consistency and timeliness in attendance

Work Environment/Physical Demands
The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.