RN II-PACU (Mandatory Call) (CNA)

About the role

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to surgical patients in the immediate preoperative and postoperative period.
• Receives report from anesthesiologist, surgeon and/or circulating RN regarding surgical intervention and incorporates this into nursing plan of care.
• Affirms control of pain, bleeding and nausea, proper positioning, management of airway, and stabilization of vital signs.
• Responds immediately to emergency situations.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: RequiredBachelor's Degree in Nursing: PreferredOne year PACU or critical care experience: Required
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice: RequiredBasic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: RequiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: RequiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: RequiredTrauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the department.(Current employees as of 06.30.2021 have 2 years to complete)

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required
• Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: RequiredAHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: RequiredAHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required

Skills

Competent to perform physical assessment of patients post anesthesia - general, spinal, regional, or IV sedation. Competent to manage the airway of a patient following anesthesia. Recognizes the symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other impending emergencies 100% of the time. Provides appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations. Competent to monitor hemodynamic status of post-surgical patients. Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life threatening emergencies in populations served. Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentation. Competent to manage pain control requirements of post surgical patients without airway compromise. Demonstrates understanding of pharmacological interactions and physiologic effects of anesthesia and narcotic analgesics. Competent to determine safe patient discharge from the recovery room using established PACU discharge standards. Demonstrates appropriate use of restraints per Hospital policy. Competent to access facility information systems to retrieve and utilize pertinent information for the provision of patient care or in the performance of other job related responsibilities. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately fulfill job specific responsibilities related to patient safety, security, emergency preparedness, emergent patient situations, control of hazardous materials/waste, life safety, medical equipment and utility systems as outlined in the Hospital’s environment of care plan. Maintains professional and technical knowledge and skills. Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve services and unit operation. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $50.65 to $81.13. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.