Perianesthesia RN - ASU/PACU

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

To provide all elements of care in the assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of the perioperative patient. The Perianesthesia RN will demonstrate an energetic, enthusiastic, patient-centered approach to care that reaches beyond the boundaries of their primary locus of care. The Perianesthesia RN will assist in the overall functioning of the PACU/ASU by performing duties for which they are competent, including but not limited to responsibilities of the RN in the practice setting, as well as any supportive duties necessary for efficient, effective, and productive patient care and department flow.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• Develops, communicates, and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family, and healthcare team in this process.
• Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient's response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revises the plan of care as needed.
• Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Documents education provided. Provides postoperative teaching to patients and families and prepares patients for discharge.
• Provides preceptorship to new staff.
• Demonstrates ability to organize the schedule as the Charge Nurse.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development as outlined in the performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the unit.
• Responsible for evaluating and preparing patients for surgery.
• Performs pre- and post-operative assessment of patients.
• Cares for immediate and post-discharge needs of patients during acute and non-acute periods following surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in the provision of care to patients pre- and post-op, including but not limited to recognizing and appropriately intervening for:
  • Pain management
  • Discharge planning needs
  • Dysrhythmias
  • Inadequate airway
  • Pre-op and post-op telephone assessments per protocol
• Provides necessary documentation.
• Demonstrates compliance with appropriate nursing standards in the pre- and post-op setting and the policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Surgical Center.
• Will be cross-trained into other RN roles in the PACU and ASU.
• Demonstrates competency in moderate sedation.
• Develops skills in marketing and promotion and represents Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in the perioperative surgical setting.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development as outlined in the performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Proficient in the use of computer software, including electronic patient records.
• Ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.
• Two years of experience in a critical care setting preferred.
• Ambulatory surgery and PACU facility experience preferred.
• Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License.
• Certification in specialty preferred (CAPA, CPAN).
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS required.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 189697