RN PACU/SDS (PRN)

About the role

The primary purpose of your job description is to assess, plan, direct, administer, teach and evaluate nursing care; to ensure quality and efficiency according to established policies and procedures, and especially the performance of job-related technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages emotional and physical pain for patients and promotes comfort based on standards of care and protocols.
• Ensures complete patient assessments and formulates an individualized plan of care.
• Assumes an active role in keeping informed regarding changes in policies and procedures.
• Supports the implementation of clinical changes and evidence based practices.
• Tailors nursing care to meet the age specific and developmentally appropriate patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standards that reflect professional and Joint Commission guidelines for care and recognizes personal accountability for the guidelines.
• Demonstrates appropriate isolation techniques and procedures in accordance with universal precautions to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assures patient’s rights to confidentiality of care and treatment
• Supports cost effective awareness and practices efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of correct use of all forms and documentation utilized in day to day operations of the department.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.
• Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures

Qualifications

• ACLS and PALS certification
• Experience in ICU, Special Care, CCU, or Emergency room nursing

Skills

• This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and standing.
• The associate will be required to lift 50 pounds or more and lift work above the shoulder.
• The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.
• Individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks.
• The individual must have good eye/hand coordination and fine finger dexterity.
• This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens. (HBV, HIV, etc.).