Registered Nurse FT PACU

Registered Nurse FT PACU at ScionHealth summary :

The Registered Nurse in the PACU at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare provides essential nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia. This role involves assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. The position emphasizes a supportive work environment and adherence to evidence-based practices for person-centered care.

Description

JOB SUMMARY

At. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent nurses. And we know that our nurses deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis - the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and / or Nursing Unit Director / Manager, perform nursing patientcare duties for the assigned unit or department. Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy. Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education. Cares for patients in Phase 1 of the post anesthesia care unit (PACU).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identifies existing and potential problems, and seek or implement appropriate solutions.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
• May administer medication.
• Documents patient care given.
• Provides nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

FLSA : Exempt

EEO :

01 Officials and Managers

02 Professionals

03 Technicians

04 Sales Workers

05 Administrative Support Workers

06 Craft Workers

07 Operatives

08 Laborers and Helpers

09 Service Workers

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Populations Served

Does not treat or care for patients.

X Neonate (

X Early Childhood (1 year and

X Late Childhood (5 years and

X Adolescent (13 and

X Young Adult (17 to

X Middle Adult (30 years to

X Older Adult (>

60 years) Protected Health Information

Type of Protected Information Accessed :

□ Demographic

□ Clinical

□ Insurance

□ Financial

X Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure

While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements -

Physical Dexterity and Effort : Rarely

Bending / Stooping □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly

Climbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Keyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Kneeling □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Lifting / Moving Patients □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Reaching □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly

Repetitive Foot / Leg Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Repetitive Hand / Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Running X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Sitting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Squatting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Standing □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Walking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Pushing / Pulling : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Pushing / Pulling : 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Pushing / Pulling : over 75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Lifting / Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Lifting / Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Lifting / Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking : Rarely

Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly

Hearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly

Smelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Taste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Vision : Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly

Vision : Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly

Vision : Seeing Far □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly

Vision : Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly

Biological : Rarely

Biohazardous waste / hazards □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Blood and / or bodily fluids □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Communicable diseases / pathogens □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Chemical : Rarely

Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Dust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Hazardous Chemicals □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Gases / Vapors / Fumes □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Hazardous Medication □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Latex □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education :

Required Skills :

Certifications :

Licenses :

Minimum Work Experience :

Keywords :

Registered Nurse, PACU, post anesthesia care, patient care, healthcare, nursing, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, clinical nursing, rehabilitation