What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre/PACU RN Full Time position at Rocky Mountain Surgical Center?
***NO WEEKENDS NO CALL***
Position Summary:
Assists in the daily clinical operations of the Preop/PACU in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Participates in direct patient care including maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment. Provides exceptional patient care creating an excellent surgical experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility: Current Montana RN license and BLS required. Two (2) years experience of clinical experience with an emphasis in PACU, surgery or ER preferred. Knowledge of regulatory standards. ACLS preferred.
Eligibility: All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States.
Essential Competencies / Performance Expectations:
Clinical Skills
o Assesses patient/significant others understanding of disease process and need for surgical intervention.
o Performs pre/post operative teaching to patient/significant other.
o Make PAT calls.
o Demonstrates appropriate nursing management and intervention preoperatively and postoperatively.
o Assess the patient for level of recovery from anesthesia.
o Provides effective airway management postoperatively.
o Assesses and manages postoperative complications, such as nausea and vomiting.
o Provides wound assessment and management to ensure uncomplicated wound healing.
o Provides safe medication administration.
o Manages patient complications/emergencies preoperatively and postoperatively.
o Utilizes aseptic technique and infection control principles to establish and maintain intravenous access.
o Reports significant patient information to medical staff appropriately.
o Demonstrates knowledge and skill in caring for the latex sensitive patient.
o Initiates and follows procedure protocol.
o Demonstrates appropriate care for the patient experiencing pain.
o Demonstrates techniques to relieve patient’s pain and evaluates the effectiveness of the techniques used.
o Documents patient response during postoperative period.
o Facilitates actions and activities that support accountability to practice.
o Identifies and initiates problem resolution.
o Actively participates, develops, and implements activities and measures promoting quality care.
Documentation
o Demonstrates knowledge of medical record policy and procedure in management of patient information.
o Participates in medical records QAPI.
Communication
o Listens respectfully, gives feedback directly, honestly and talks with others to clarify differences.
o Effectively communicates and interacts with patients (using translation services when needed), their family, and other external and internal clients (including fellow employees) from diverse backgrounds.
Quality
o Demonstrates a willingness to look at new ideas and work in a changing environment.
o Understands, verbalizes and participates in the quality improvement process.
o Supports initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance.
o Provides appropriate patient care across the age span.
Pay: $43.00 - $62.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43 - $62