RN-Outpatient Services, PRN, Days
ScionHealth · Hartsville, SC · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Summary
Plans and administers professional nursing care to patients in the recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit.
Essential Functions
- Cares for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia
- Makes sure to monitor vital signs such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level
- Comforts patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients
- Checks surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling
- Makes sure to monitor, document, and communicate care given, patient's status and reactions to interventions
- Teaches patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care
- Works under minimal supervision
- Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Oral and written communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Attentiveness
- Interpersonal skills
Education
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program
Licenses/Certifications
- Current state licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of practice
- BCLS certification required
- ACLS certification as required by facility of practice
Experience
- Minimum 1 year nursing experience