Full time PACU RN - OPC

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• •Graduate of a school of professional nursing with current and valid licensure with Texas State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse
• •BLS & ACLS required or obtained within 30 days of hire
• •PALS certification required within 60 days of hire
• •2 years of nursing experience required in ICU/Emergency Room/Recovery Room or other critical care-nursing environment
• •Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them
• •Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• •Knowledge of state, federal and accrediting body regulations and standards related to healthcare
• •Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• •Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• •Demonstrates ability to comprehend written and oral instructions
• •Must be computer literate with basic fundamental computer skills that are required to perform essential job related duties
• •Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• •Must be able to lift up to 150 pounds with assistance
• •Must be able to push or pull 150-300 pounds with assistance
• •Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required
• •Optimal auditory acuity required
• •Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or armamentarium is essential to performing assigned duties
• •Must be able to work under stress and in situations that demand patience, stamina, endurance, and tact
• •Must be able to work in situations that may be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents
• •Must be able to work with climate control and ambient temperature variances
• •Must be able to work irregular or unexpectedly extended hours
• •Must be able to work in a clean, neat and well lit environment
• •Must be able to wear personal protective equipment
• •Must be willing to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for his/her own professional advancement and that of others
• •Must be willing to participate in the On-Call rotation for PACU
• •Must be willing to maintain skills required to be fully cross-trained in all areas of PeriAnesthesia
• •Must be willing to participate in the week-end PACU call schedule unless employment status is PRN
• •Must be able to demonstrate skills as a team player
• •Must be able to demonstrate appropriate delegation
• •Must be able to direct and supervise ancillary personnel
• •Must be able to provide direct patient care in the assigned clinical areas
• •Must be able to participate in orientation of new staff
• •Must be able to demonstrate ability to solve problems timely and constructively
• •Must be able to teach others and participate in competency programs
• •Must be able to complete Cornerstone modules in a timely manner annually
• •Must be able to participate in all staff meetings for department and facility
• •Must be able to demonstrate highly effective communication skills with staff, management, physicians, patients, and family members
• •Must be able to establish and maintain exceptional services to all customers including physicians, patients and employees
• •Must be able to participate in service recovery by taking ownership of the situation and correcting problems
• •Must be able to model appropriate interaction with physicians, patients and staff
• •Must be able to review daily schedule and prepare patient care areas based upon types of procedures and specific patient care needs
• •Must be able to communicate changes in status as necessary to physicians, family members, and other staff
• •Must be able to initiate physical and psycho/social assessment and pre-operative plan of care
• •Must be able to identify patient and obtain informed consent
• •Must be able to complete and document a pre-operative interview
• •Must be able to obtain necessary diagnostic test results
• •Must be able to notify appropriate physicians and staff regarding variances and/or concerns
• •Must be able to complete and document post-operative phone calls
• •Must be able to report problems and/or concerns
• •Must be able to complete the Post-Anesthesia record
• •Must be able to assure all patients have met the discharge criteria prior to discharge
• •Must be able to provide all patients post-operative instructions
• •Must be able to assure the delivery of quality clinical care through participation in SP benchmarking programs
• •Must be able to assure facility clinical policies and procedures are followed
• •Must be able to maintain a safe clinical environment
• •Must be able to adhere to all patient care safety requirements
• •Must be able to review and participate in performance improvement initiatives
• •Must be able to maintain accurate and legible medical record documentation in accordance with federal and accrediting standards
• •Must be able to participate in quality improvement activities
• •Must be able to conserve resources and minimize cost when possible
• •Must be able to participate and assist with implementation of cost saving initiatives for the department
• •Must be able to communicate ideas for cost containment and reducing expense
• •Must be able to maintain appropriate staffing levels and overtime below established benchmarks
• •Must be able to contribute to the growth of the facility through competency and customer service
• •Must be able to communicate service line development ideas with facility leadership
• •Must be able to engage in customer service conversations with physicians as adjunct to facility marketing initiatives
• •Must be able to fulfill annual Cornerstone continuing education requirements
• •Must be able to project a professional demeanor and appearance
• •Must be able to maintain confidentiality of patients, coworkers, and facility information
• •Must be able to adhere to the HIPAA policy
• •Must be able to report, in good faith, any known or suspected activity that appears to violate laws, rules, regulations or the SP Code of Conduct
• •Must be able to work under the supervision of the PeriAnesthesia Director
• •Must be able to provide peri-operative patient case in accordance with sound nursing judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the facility's mission, vision, and values
• •Must be able to provide direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum
• •Must be able to utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures of the facility
• •Must be able to adhere to staffing schedule
• •Must be able to assist with administrative tasks related to Risk Management, Employee Health, Infection Control, Performance Improvement, and Clinical Recruitment/Retention
• •Must be able to assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures
• •Must be able to set priorities, respond timely to issues, which require a decision, and ensure desired results are achieved by means of consistent follow through
• •Must be able to work with patients requiring or seeking pain and/or surgical intervention
• •Must be able to work with patients from 12 years and/or of adult stature to geriatric patients
• •Must be able to work with patients from 6 months to geriatric patients
• •Must be able to work in a surgical team environment
• •Must be able to work in a clean, neat and well lit environment
• •Must be able to work with standard precautions for direct contact with blood or other body fluids

Desired Qualifications

• •Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, with additional languages preferred
• •Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• •Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions
• •Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for his/her own professional advancement and that of others
• •Must be computer literate with basic fundamental computer skills that are required to perform essential job related duties
• •Must be able to work with patients from 12 years and/or of adult stature to geriatric patients
• •Must be able to work with patients from 6 months to geriatric patients
• •Must be able to work in a surgical team environment
• •Must be able to work in a clean, neat and well lit environment
• •Must be able to work with standard precautions for direct contact with blood or other body fluids