Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Current license and certifications
• •Up to date BLS and HI
• •Annual TB Screening and Influenza vaccination
• •Annual Ethics Training (Initial Ethics, if new employee)
• •Annual Safety Training
• •Required Information Security course
• •Required Abuse & Neglect course
• •Annual Blood Borne Pathogens training (if required)
• •Coursework as assigned for .edu
• •Annual competency
• •Age/Population specific competency (if applicable)
• •Orientation competency (new hire)
• •Service Specific competency
• •Ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs
• •Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department
• •Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction
• •Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided
• •Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned
• •Ability to change and adapt to changing work demands
• •Responds positively to change
• •Adapts positively to changes in unplanned work load and job demands
• •Provides assistance and support to peers, co-workers and other team members
• •Maintains current currency in all hospital/unit information, communication, policies and procedures
• •Attends staff meetings/reviews minutes when absent
• •Participates in Committee(s), Shared Governance, Work Team(s), in a leadership and or in membership role
• •Reviews Hospital/Nursing publications
• •Keeps up to date with policies and procedures
• •Participates and or keeps up to date with Shared Governance and Unit Based Practice Council activities and information
• •Contributes to requests for feedback
• •Demonstrates appropriate technical and cognitive skills for area of practice
• •Participates in learning experiences that increases professional competence
• •Adheres to all quality and performance standards, policies, procedures, protocols when implementing clinical and technical aspects of care
• •Participates in and maintains a collaborative team approach toward work
• •Functions as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families, medical staff and other members of the health care team
• •Effectively assumes and delegates care and other activities to the appropriate team member
• •Redirects clinical staff when the medical plan of care is altered
• •Communicates the plan of care to be followed on each individual patient in a precise and professional manner
• •Responsible for the supervision and teaching of students/new staff nurses
• •Practices standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines
• •Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance to hospital standards
• •Maintains clutter free environment
• •Follows hand hygiene procedures
• •Utilizes Safe Patient Handling techniques and equipment
• •Keeps personal conversations/background noise to a minimum
• •Adheres to dress code
• •Reports risk management concerns using eSRM
• •Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements
• •Reports variations from care/treatment following the occurrence reporting policy and procedure
• •Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury
• •Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application
• •Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure
• •Monitors and assesses patient‘s response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals
• •Provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis
• •Provides consultation for peers to determine alternatives to restraints and 1:1 observation
• •Documents restraint use and associated care thoroughly
• •Assess patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments
• •Incorporates patient‘s cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan
• •Implement pain management techniques. Focus on prevention rather than treatment
• •Include patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plan
• •Consider other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy
• •Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments
• •Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the Administrative Director of Behavioral Health, physician, Risk Management and Social Work
• •Takes appropriate action to support patient safety when signs of abuse are noted
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions
• •Provides accurate handoff reports
• •Provides quality care in accordance to standards
• •Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity
• •Uses resources wisely
• •Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste
• •Documents chargeable supplies and equipment used to provide care
• •Prioritizes responsibilities and completes work on time
• •Utilizes non-clinical time in a constructive manner, i.e. completing chart audits, .edu, mandatory education requirements
• •Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service
• •Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families
• •Works with other members of the health care team to see that call lights are answered promptly
• •Apologizes for mix-up and delay
• •Listens to staff/patient/family concerns and addresses needs
• •Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff/patient/family understand
• •Allows time for questions