Registered Nurse (RN)- PACU

About the role

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

Responsibilities

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
• Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Requirements

• Education: Diploma in Nursing or Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) (Required); Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred); Master in Nursing (MN) (Preferred)
• Knowledge of nursing process and practice (Required proficiency)
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (e.g., stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices) (Required proficiency)
• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit (refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document on DWP Nursing Portal)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit (refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document on DWP Nursing Portal)
• Physical Demands: Standing Frequently; Walking Frequently; Sitting Rarely; Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs; Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs; Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs; Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs; Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs; Balancing Occasionally; Stooping Frequently; Kneeling Frequently; Crouching Frequently; Crawling Occasionally; Reaching Frequently; Handling Frequently; Grasping Frequently; Feeling Constantly; Talking Constantly; Hearing Constantly; Repetitive Motions Constantly; Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
• Travel Requirements: 10%

Schedule

40 hrs/week, 5 8‑hour shifts or 4 10‑hour shifts. Hours are 0600‑2030, can be scheduled anytime within those hours – variable, no set schedules. On‑call: 2 weekday calls (2030‑0600), 1 weekend call (Sat or Sun, 0600‑0600). 1 holiday on‑call (typically 8 hours but could be 12). 30‑minute response/call‑back time.