Registered Nurse-Pre/PACU Interventional PAIN
On-siteDaytona Beach, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for preoperative and PACU interventional pain patients using the nursing process. Direct and coordinate nursing care provided by LPNs, CNAs, and patient companions while assigning tasks appropriate to the patient's age and development level. Monitor patients on an ongoing basis, recognize changes in condition, and identify priorities for care. Initiate individualized teaching plans, involve families in the care plan, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired outcomes. Administer medications, verify physician orders, and document all assessment data and progress toward desired goals. Maintain patient confidentiality, adhere to legal and ethical guidelines, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within a Level II Trauma Center serving Volusia and Flagler counties.
Required Qualifications
- RN – State of Florida
- Degree from an accredited school of nursing
- Completion of general and nursing orientation
- Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist
- Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
- Certifications as required by the specific unit/area
- Completion of annual competency based learning modules [CBL's]
- Excellent communication skills
- Reports to work when scheduled
- Maintains a professional appearance
- Maintains patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times
- Follows legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care
- Maintains competencies and continues development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education
- Demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of their professional nursing practice
- Adheres to our Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values
- Assists with staff orientation and professional development
- Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers
- Supports research and participates in quality improvement initiatives
- Administers medications according to established policies
- Complies with patient safety goals and programs
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor degree preferred
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