Clinical Nurse - PACU
MFS TalentPalo Alto, CA, US30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionShift : Rotating - 12 hours, 36hrs / week-Location : Onsite; Palo Alto, CA-Compensation : $75 to $85 per hour Duties and Responsibilities-Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery and control over plan of care.-Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data as normal vs abnormal. -Determines nursing diagnosis. Monitors and evaluates data as frequently as needed based on stability.-Collaborates with the patient, family and members of health care team to develop an individualized plan of care. Implements nursing and medical interventions safely. -Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects.-Assesses a patient's and family's learning needs and readiness to learn. Teaches needed information for self-care and illness prevention. -Adjusts information and expectations based on responses from patient, developmental levels, physiological and psychological condition, and cultural variations.-Teaches other staff members both incidentally and / or through formal roles such as preceptor or super-user.-Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols.-Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies. -Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment.-Integrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed.-Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills.-Learns and utilizes the available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information regarding unusual clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments. Education Qualifications- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred. Experience- At least 1-2 years related experience Licenses and Certifications - CA-RN (Registered Nurse)- Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Benefits- Medical / Vision / Dental- Sick Time-off
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Clinical Nurse Pacu • Palo Alto, CA, US