*Registered Nurse-PACU-FT

About the Role

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time PACU Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care in a dynamic surgical services environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, formulate nursing diagnoses, and develop individualized plans of care.
• Revise and update care plans through continuous monitoring and evaluation of patient status.
• Deliver safe, timely nursing care in accordance with unit-specific proficiencies, hospital policies, and established standards.
• Document all care accurately and thoroughly in patient records.
• Provide patient education and coordinate discharge planning in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Delegate patient care tasks to team members based on proficiency levels while retaining accountability.
• Assist in the education, training, and staff development of professional and non-professional personnel; serve as a preceptor for new employees.
• Participate in the hospital-wide Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process to enhance care quality and efficiency.
• Maintain open communication with leadership regarding quality, cost-effective care, and risk management concerns.
• Adhere to national specialty organization standards and ensure departmental compliance with environment of care, information management, patient care, and infection control standards.
• Report structural or equipment damage, request maintenance, and follow up on repairs.
• Practice positive customer relations techniques, respecting patient privacy and individual needs.
• Maintain emergency drugs, equipment, and supplies; assist with unit cleanliness.
• Address the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of patients and families during the illness event.
• Foster a collaborative team environment through open dialogue and shared concerns.
• Attend unit meetings, educational offerings, and maintain a minimum of 24 contact hours annually.
• Safeguard medications and narcotics; ensure safe administration with appropriate monitoring.
• Complete all annual competencies for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of aseptic principles and maintain a sterile perioperative environment.
• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments to prevent loss according to policy.
• Ensure availability of surgical supplies, monitor usage, and report needs to management.
• Assist in supervising personnel and maintaining a safe physical environment.
• Support a smooth surgical schedule by completing daily assignments, preparing case supplies, and maintaining stock.
• Follow written protocols for call schedules, trading call, and requesting time off; maintain flexible hours to meet patient needs.
• Ensure continuity of care through effective shift reporting and communication.
• Participate in operating room staff development, including evaluating nursing care and hospital in-services.
• Receive post-operative patients after regular hours if ICU capacity is full.
• Comply with all corporate and departmental policies, procedures, and the personnel employee handbook.
• Demonstrate excellence in customer service and foster a collaborative team atmosphere.
• Engage in quality improvement activities, including serving on relevant teams.
• Cross-train to other areas as assigned.