(RN) REGISTERED NURSE PREOP & PACU (FT DAYS)

Summary

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South’s most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center.  Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties. 

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. 
o    Medical, Dental, Vision
o    PTO
o    Retirement Matching
o    Tuition reimbursement
o    Discount programs
o    FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o    Identity Theft Protection
o    Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates ambulatory 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. ACLS certification.  If not currently certified, must obtain certification within one year.
4. One year experience in Ambulatory PACU Phase 1 or 2

Workplace Experience:
Peri operative Care in an Ambulatory Surgery Environment

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, Network computer system, AT&T Language Line, Omnicell Medication System, Stryker trio stretcher, EKG

Physical Environment:
An Ambulatory Surgery facility with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.  Environmental conditions include possible exposure to anesthetics, radiation, and infectious disease entities. 

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, position, and transport with assistance up to 250 lbs.
4. Able to work overtime/late shifts as required by the center. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

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 evidenced by adherence to policy, procedure and competency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem.
6. Handles/transports/stores/prepares/
7. Administers medications/solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental polices and procedures.
8. Documents accurately and timely.
9. Reassess patient’s condition, evaluate patient response and modify plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner.
10. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications and special assignments.
11. Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family.
12. Maintains position specific qualifications.
13. Maintains work areas 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.