RN PACU PRN

RN PACU PRNCommunicates with medical staff and ancillary services to ensure appropriate continuum of patient care. Assesses patients immediately upon return to the unit for phase II recovery according to unit protocols. Provides patients and families with post-operative educational information and discharge instructions. Discharges patients following established discharge criteria. Demonstrates clinical competence in patient assessment and reassessment. Participates in the development of unit goals, performance improvement, and attends unit staff meetings. Performs urine HCG waive test and glucose monitoring with clinical competence. Promotes patient trust and comfort during the preoperative preparation process. Collects essential patient data and documents accurately. Assesses and reassesses patient status prior to planned invasive or noninvasive procedures. Reviews pre-operative labs and patient-specific information, communicating findings to appropriate personnel. Follows physician orders and performs unit-specific nursing skills such as IV starts. Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Computer proficiency required.Competency with IV management required.Ability to function at a high level in a physically demanding, high-stress environment required.Demonstrated ability to work under stressful conditions required.Ability to work irregular hours, including call hours, required.Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word) preferred.Education:Associate's of Nursing [Required]Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]Work Experience:1+ years of clinical experience in a hospital [Preferred]1+ years of experience in outpatient ambulatory surgery [Preferred]Licenses and Certifications:Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]Basic Life Support CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Preferred]Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnfPay Range: $33.28 $61.91This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.