(RN) REGISTERED NURSE PACU

Summary

Job Summary

To coordinate, implement, and plan nursing care in a timely and accurate manner.  To provide optimum care meeting individual physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of patients and families.

Position Summary
Formal Education / Training:
1.   Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
2.   Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
3.   BLS is required within 90 days of employment.

Workplace Experience:
Patient Care Delivery

Equipment and Skills Training:
Standard patient care equipment for services provided.  The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting.  Equipment:  Network Computer System, Pneumatic Tube System, Epidural Catheter Pumps, Omnicell Medication System, AT&T Language Line, Telemetry.  

Physical Environment:
A medical/surgical unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine years of age.

Physical Effort:
1.    Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
2.    Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
3.    Able to lift with assistance up to 250 lbs.

Key Results
1. Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination; including data obtained from patient, family and other members of the healthcare team.
2. Plans the patient’s care on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes.
3. Plans for patient teaching, discharge and post discharge needs as appropriate for patient population.
4. Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem.
5. Handles/transports/stores/prepares/
Administers medications/solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
6. Documents accurately and timely.
7. Reassess patient’s condition, evaluate patient response and modify plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner.
8. Accepts charge responsibilities and assigns staff with consideration of patient condition and care requirement, acuity and complexity of patient’s condition. Or Facilitates Staff Development
9. Maintain healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family.
10. Maintains position specific qualifications.
11. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications.
12. Maintains their work areas and personal appearance in a way that reflects our professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors, and co- workers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.

Job Summary
Plans, implements, and evaluates pre and post anesthesia patient care and pain service patient care in a timely and accurate manner.

Position Requirements
Formal Education / Training:
1. Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
2. Licensed in the state of Tennessee.
3. Must respond to hospital within thirty minutes for “on call” requirements.
4. ACLS certification.  If not currently certified, must obtain certification prior to taking call.
5. One year experience in PACU Phase 1 or 2, CCU, or Emergency Room.
6. BLS within 90 days of hire.
7. PALS within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience:
Perioperative Care

Equipment and Skills Training:
Standard patient care equipment for services provided.  The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. General equipment to area and Network computer system, Omnicell Medication System,  Meditech Order Entry Computer System; AT&T Language Line, epidural pumps.

Physical Environment:
A Post Anesthesia Care Unit/Holding Area with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.

Physical Effort:
1.  Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
2.  Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
3.  Able to lift with assistance up to 250 lbs.
4.  Able to transport patients with assistance.

Key Results
1. Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination.
2. Plans the patient’s care on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes.
3. Collaborates with appropriate surgical team members to effectively coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner.
4. Plans for and provides education, emotional and psychosocial support for patient and family.
5. Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem.
6. Handles/ transports/ stores/ prepares/ administers medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
7. Documents accurately and timely.
8. Reassess patient’s condition, evaluate patient response and modify plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner.
9. Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family.
10. Facilitates staff development and assists in helping train new staff.
11. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications and special assignments.
12. Maintains their personal work area and personal appearance in a way that reflects our professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors, and coworkers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.