*Registered Nurse-PACU-FT

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time PACU Registered Nurse to perform the following duties:Essential Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time. Performs initial assessment of patient. Formulates a plan of care and nursing diagnosis based on theassessment. Revises and updates plan of care through continuous monitoring andevaluation of patient. Performs nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to unitspecific proficiencies, hospital policies and procedures andphilosophy. Accurate documentation of care. Provides patient education and discharge planning in collaborationwith other disciplines. Delegate’s patient care duties according to the proficiency level ofteam members while retaining accountability for duties delegated. Assist in education and staff development of professional andnonprofessional personnel and provides technical supervision on theunit. Serves as preceptor to new employees. Continually evaluates care being delivered and constantly strives toincrease quality and efficiency through the hospital-wideinterdisciplinary CQI process. Attends meetings as assigned. Keeps Vice President of Patient Care Services and/or Risk Managementapprised of special concerns regarding quality, cost effective careand risk management issues. Keeps Surgical Services Managerappraised of actions. Utilizes standards of national specialty organizations. Takes responsibility for specific projects which will ensuredepartmental compliance to standards of environment of care,management of information, care of patients, and infection control.Attends meetings as assigned. Notes structural and/or equipment damage, requests maintenance Repairs as necessary and reports action to Surgical ServicesManager. Practices positive customer relations techniques. Respect’s patientprivacy rights and values of individual patients and provides careaccordingly. Maintains emergency drugs, equipment, and supplies. Assists with unit cleanliness. Attends to patient's and family's needs concerning responses toillness event. Considers emotional and spiritual as well asphysical health. Works in harmonious manner with team members and strives to create aclimate conductive to open and honest dialogue and sharing ofconcerns. Attends unit meetings. Attends educational offerings. Must maintain a minimum of 24 Contact hours annually. Responsible for safeguarding medications and narcotics. Participates in developing and evaluating annual unit goals andobjectives. Safe administration of medications with appropriate monitoring. Completes all annual competencies for assigned areas ofresponsibility. Provides accurate and thorough documentation on the operating roomnursing record reflecting the care given, the patient's response tocare and other observations. Demonstrates a strong knowledge base and understanding of asepticprinciples by implementation and evaluation of techniques, ensuringand maintaining a sterile environment of the perioperative patient. Maintains count of sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure no Loss of items according to present policy. Assures the availability of surgical supplies. Monitors the use of necessary instruments, supplies and equipment And reporting any needs to the Surgical Services Manager. Assists in supervision of personnel and department to provide Optimum assurance of a safe physical environment. Ensures a smooth-running surgical schedule by completion of daily Work assignment, preparing case supplies for the next day’s cases,Cleaning and tidying and maintaining stock of surgical supplies. Follows written protocol when taking call, trading call and requestfor time off. Maintains flexible hours to meet the needs of thepatient. Provides for continuity of individual patient care by receiving andgiving reports to and about the patient as necessary to ensure goodpatient care. Assists in operating room staff development and education byparticipating in the formulation and interpretation of proceduresand techniques, evaluating of all operating room activities andnursing care given, and hospital inservices to increase professionalcompetence. Receives patient post operatively after regular working hours if ICUis full. Performs other duties that may be assigned. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Participates in quality improvement activities including serving onquality improvement teams. Cross-trains to other areas as assigned.