Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-Op/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) The Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-OP/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is responsible for providing patient care based upon the nursing process; being effectively involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation andThe Registered Nurse shall oversee and guide employees that are under his/her ;JOB DESCRIPTIONDemonstrate knowledge and skill requirements regarding his/her role in the Safety Management Program (Safety/Security), Infection Control, Hazardous Materials, Emergency Preparedness, Life Safety, Medical Equipment and Utility Systems, and his/her expected level ofSubmit documentation of annual Perform initial physiological needs assessment on all patients onIdentify patientssymptoms and changes and take appropriate timelyObserve behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, take appropriate actions andMaintain awareness of the status of assignedCollect and document data appropriate to the nature and severity of theCommunicate appropriate data to the physician and other patient care teamInterpret and implement physicians orders; perform treatments according to accepted standards and policies; evaluate and document effectiveness ofApply the principles of growth and development of the life span and assess, interpret, and provide the care/service with data reflective to each patientsage specificAnticipate potential patient problems and take the necessary precautions to minimize those problems to ensure patientIdentifyand report unsafe practice and/orEnsure that supplies and equipment are available for patientInteract professionally and communicate courteously and clearly with physicians, patients, families, visitors, members of the public andRespect othersneeds when resolving interpersonal conflicts and when personal voicing concerns/opinions; seek assistance in resolving conflicts whenRespond tactfully to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical and businessEncourage and promote cross training activities for professional growth and in order to contribute to the overall function of theRead, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, financial reports, and legal Maintain and submit documentation of required current licensure and/orResponsible for knowing current policies and procedures, protocol and practices of the JOB REQUIREMENTSASC experience preferredGraduate of an accredited school of nursingCurrently active State Registered Nursing LicenseCurrent BCLS and ACLS certificationDemonstrate current, comprehensive, professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards and department policies including the Patient Bill of Rights and AAAHC regulations, Standards for Nursing Care and the Nurse Practice Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Effective communicator-- appreciates and respects othersneeds, opinions, andAbility to read and communicate effectively inAdditional languages KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to read and communicate effectively inAbility to communicate in a professional mannerAbility to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical and business Proficient computer skills- ability to accurately update and manage and electronic healthcare recordHOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONSPosition hours could include Monday thru Friday, with occasionalWork hours may be subject to change, depending on surgery Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable diseases, electrical equipment, blood borne pathogens, Personal protective equipment: Provided if necessary (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover)Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for thisDuties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without
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