RN-PRN II PACU

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.
• Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.

Specifications

• Experience: Minimum Required - One (1) year of nursing experience.
• Licensure: Minimum Required - RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE.
• Education: Minimum Required - Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Special Skills: Minimum Required - Computer literacy.
• Training: Preferred/Desired - ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification.