What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - PPOP PACU position at orthotalent?
Facility: OrthoIndy Hospital West, Brownsburg, IN
Department: OIH PPOP-PACU
Shift Details: Part-time, 24 hours per week, three 8 hour weekday shifts, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. No weekends, no call and we are closed the six major holidays each year. Benefits include PTO accrual and eligibility to join our 401K with generous match after 90 days of service!
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At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine
and muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to
our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and
treatment options. We have over 100
physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly
respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognition
for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a
physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service,
safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect
of your care. OrthoIndy is also the
official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.
OrthoIndy Hospital West, located in Brownsburg, Indiana, provides outpatient care for patients that includes an urgent care, clinic, imaging and physical therapy. OI West also performs outpatient procedures and surgeries in our two operating rooms.
General Statement of Duties:
The Registered Nurse PPOP PACU provides nursing care and service during the preoperative and postoperative periods, integrating and making nursing judgments pertaining to the patient’s condition on a routine and emergency basis. The position oversees the supervision of all non-licensed personnel, while also receiving direction from Physicians.
Essential Duties:
- Monitors and assesses patient condition and reports any unusual symptoms, occurrences or discrepancies to manager and appropriate Physicians.
- Completes treatments and procedures as ordered and assigned by the Physician, consistent with patient complexity and commensurate with the skill, knowledge, and training of the individual.
- Provides care safely, with adequate quality, quantity, and timeliness and according to applicable standards.
- Admits patients to all areas within pre and post-operative and post-anesthesia services, and receives and reviews pre post-operative report.
- Sets-up, operates and monitors the use of various systems, equipment and instrumentation required for the care of patients.
- Reviews and initiates Physician’s orders, administers medication, parenteral fluids and treatment as needed.
- Provides instruction, information, and counseling to patients and their families as needed. Distributes educational material as appropriate.
- Maintains medication and nursing documentation within the patient record.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and development levels of patients served.
Requirements:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred from a nationally accredited nursing program
- 2-4 years of PACU, ICU and/or ER Registered Nurse experience required. 4-6 years of experience preferred
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana required
- BLS, ACLS certification required; PALS preferred
OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer