Job Summary
The PACU Registered Nurse independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care and policy and procedure.
Provides direct nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care and policy and procedure. Assumes teaching and leadership responsibilities.
Participates in unit committee and quality improvement activities. Needs minimal supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Able to locate and document medical and nursing patient care information in the electronic or paper medical record.
- Performs thorough admission assessment, utilizes appropriate interview techniques to obtain history within the time frame of unit policy and provides appropriate intervention.
- Delivers patient care and treatment using problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.
- Knowledge of medication dosages for patient population served. Administers medication safely and accurately, and utilizes available resources when questions arise.
- Initiates and coordinates patient / family teaching using individualized effective teaching methods.
- Evaluates outcomes of care to determine if patient needs were met.
- Computerized documentation and paper forms completed fully; no blanks left and are legible.
- Provides feedback regarding problems and complaints and offers constructive suggestions. Uses chain-of-command for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Accepts responsibility for own learning needs. Attends courses and in-services offered. Maintains clinical skills specifically required on unit.
Maintains knowledge of current policies.
- Maintains communication with patient family / significant other as patient progresses through continuum of care.
- Identifies standards of care common to patient population, i.e. age specifics and barriers to learning.
- Willingly assists as needed in all peri-anesthesia settings including the preoperative area, PACU, and the Endoscopy PACU.
- Maintains the principles of confidentiality and HIPPA. Understands the legal / regulatory requirements related to the release of information.
Able to use the information systems pertinent to the job.
Education, Experience and Qualifications
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida. Experience as required in posting for dept.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Intermediate computer knowledge : Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
See specific requirements for each specialty area.
Pre-Op
1 year acute care RN experience required. Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required.
PACU
- 1-2 years critical care RN experience required. Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required for North Naples Campus and must be acquired within first 90 days.
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