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RN PACU

Surgery Partners • Full-time • Erie, Pennsylvania, United States • 1m ago

Job Title: RN - Recovery

Essential Functions:

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervision Received: Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education/ Experience:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse License
Current American Heart Assn. BLS , PALS and ACLS certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients
Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients
Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication
An order always precedes the administration of medication
Intended actions and side effects are known
Medications are documented
Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information
Provides psychological support to patients and/or families
Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology)
Admits patients to sit-up area
Performs routine charging of medications and supplies
Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients
Functions independently in emergency situations
Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment
Maintains competence through continuing education
Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies
Acts as a resource for new employees
Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment

Physical Demands:

Standing: 66-100%
Sitting: 0-33%
Walking: 66-100%
Lifting: 0-50lbs. as needed
Carrying: 0-25lbs. as needed
Pushing: 0-400lbs. on wheels with assistance as needed
Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary
Pulling: As necessary while providing patient care
Bending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor
Squatting: As necessary while providing care
Rotating: Shoulders as necessary
Kneeling: If necessary while providing patient care
Reaching: overhead while providing patient care
General comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care.

Environmental Conditions:

Inside 95-100%
Outside 0-5%
Temperature 30F-115F
Fumes: Occasional
Dust: Occasional
Gases: None
Odors: Occasional
Mist: Occasional
Radiation: Occasional
Noise or Vibrations: Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc.
Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover).

Benefits:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Life Insurance
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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