STAFF NURSE - RECOVERY ROOM

Qualifications

Graduate of state board approved School of Nursing
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio
BSN preferred
Certification preferred for those meeting ANCC requirements
BLS & ACLS certification required; PALS certification within 3 months of hire
2 years Critical Care experience and/or PACU experience

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Accurately provides patient care in the recovery room (PACU) setting.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnosis or issue.
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected/desired outcomes.
• Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
• Ensures safe care of the surgical patient per department and hospital policies.
• Accurately performs patient assessment and medication reconciliation.
• Accurately identifies and implements patient isolation, as needed.
• Assists other surgical personnel in the care of the surgical patient, as needed.
• Communicates problems/concerns with charge nurse, assistant manager, unit director, physicians and department to facilitate daily schedule.
• Accurate use of the OmniCell/med dispensing units.
• Transcribes, observes and administers physician orders.
• Initiates, administers, and maintains appropriate IV therapy per hospital policy.
• Obtains lab, EKG and radiology reports; notifies appropriate personnel of results, if indicated.
• Documents in complete, concise manner using computer or paper documentation, as applicable.
• Provides accurate patient hand-off report.
• Participates in patient discharge planning/teaching.
• Competent in checking, care, use and documentation of unit equipment, per hospital policy.
• Aids in the orientation/education of new/existing staff and students.
• Able to access and enter data into computer system, including order entry.
• Serves on committees as assigned by Director, as needed.
• Active in nursing projects, as needed.
• Responsible for checking email and completion of education via online learning (LMS).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Able to be organized, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Capable of interacting professionally with colleagues, physicians, patients, and visitors.

Working Conditions

• Work eight-, ten-, or twelve-hour shifts.
• Shifts are scheduled or changed based on department needs.
• This unit requires 24/7 coverage.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• On-call coverage is assigned to cover the department schedule.
• Every other weekend and two holidays a year, in a group rotation.
• Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate floor coverage.