RN PACU-PRN

Summit Medical Center is looking for a PACU RN-PRN to join our Quality Care Team at our Oklahoma City Hospital.

 Summit Medical Center has established an outstanding reputation for quality services. Credit for this goes to every one of our employees. We are committed to doing our part to ensure each employee has a satisfying work experience and can take pride in working at Summit Medical Center.

 Position Summary:

Delivers nursing care in the Post-Operative Care Unit (PACU) to patients entering the postoperative phase of treatment. Responsible for assessing the patient’s condition and readiness for discharge.

The staffing of Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties beyond their normal roles as staffing and patient needs change.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensures that the PACU has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients at all times.
2. Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order
3. Admits the patient to the unit and monitors recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedure.
4. Makes initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient.
5. Follows and implements the physician’s orders and performs all required nursing activities.
6. Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety
7. Identifies the patient’s physical and mental status.
8. Monitors the patient’s medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist
9. Documents accurately in the patient’s medical record the care received and the progress in the recovery process
10. Assures that the patient fits the documented criteria prior to discharge.
11. Gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary.
12. Performs other duties s assigned or requested.
13. Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
14. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
15. Maintains and cares for department equipment and supplies.
16. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
17. Maintains confidentiality of patient and center-related business
18. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other center employees.
19. Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
20. Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business.
21. Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age-specific, and drug administration)

Job Type: PRN

Medical Specialty: Surgery

Work Location: In person

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
2. Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Oklahoma.
3. Current BLS certification; ACLS required within one year of employment.
4. Previous PACU experience required

Special Skills and Knowledge:

1. Nursing care of the postoperative patient
2. Operation of vital signs monitors
3. Assessment Skills
4. IV Therapy
5. Principles of Standard Precautions
6. CP

Essential Functions:

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. 1. Ability to adequately assess, diagnose, plan, and implement nursing interventions, and evaluate patient condition.
2. 2. Compliance with the attendance policy.
3. 3 . Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs.
4. 4. Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing.
5. 5. Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition change.

Physical/Mental Requirements for Position.        

1. Ability to read and write (legibly).
2. Ability to function independently without constant supervision.
3. Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively.
4. Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex problems.
5. Ability to understand simple to complex instructions.
6. Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift.
7. Ability to frequently utilize the full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending, and twisting.
8. Ability to frequently lift, pull, and push with the assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient.
9. Ability to see, hear, and distinguish color.
10. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

Bloodborne Pathogen Classification:

Category 1-Occupational exposure