Charge Nurse - PACU

Midland-Health-2; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland-Health-2 in Texas seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for PeriAnesthesia Services. You will assess patient needs, plan and implement care, and document thoroughly while coordinating with physicians and the health team.

The role requires an active Texas RN license with at least two years in peri-anesthesia. BSN is preferred. You will contribute to infection control and participate in unit activities to support patient safety.

Qualifications

• Current Texas license as a Registered Nurse required.
• Minimum two years of PeriAnesthesia Services experience.
• BSN preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, project, and plan for patient needs.
• Administer medications per hospital policy.
• Make independent clinical decisions as needed.
• Provide patient and family instructions about plan of care.
• Document plan of care, assessments and other care records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and health team.
• Maintain infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in unit meetings and care management.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Independent decision making

Effective communication

Education

Current Texas RN license

2+ years peri-anesthesia experience

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description

Performs the essential duties and responsibilities and the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of assigned patients and nurses. Responsible for meeting the established standards of Nursing Practice, for managing supplies and equipment and any assigned personnel. Responsible for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments. Responsible for solving practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues and interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form. Demonstrate clinical knowledge and judgement necessary for patient’s nursing care. Supervision of all unit staff is involved requiring little direction, instruction, training, or planning.

SCHEDULE

Full Time, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Ability to assess, project, and plan for patient needs.
• Maintains current knowledge of medications and administers medications in accordancewith Hospital policy and procedures.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions exercising independent judgement.
• Must be able to provide instructions to patients related to the patient’s plan of care
• Provides accurate, timely, and complete documentation in respect to plan of care,assessment and other patient care documentation.
• Communicates effectively (hear, listen, speak) with patients and families.
• Communicates effectively (hear, listen, speak) with physicians and health team members.
• Respects patients’ rights and confidential information.
• Demonstrates age specific competence in caring for patients from various age groups.
• Must provide a safe environment for patients, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Incorporates continuous performance improvement recommendations into clinicalpractice.
• Supports and practices in accordance with Hospital policy, procedures and protocol.
• Contribute and participate in cost containment activities.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of the unit.
• Attends meetings as directed by Nurse Manager.
• Management of personnel and patient care

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years experience in PeriAnesthesia Services.
• BSN preferred
• Current State of Texas License as a Registered Nurse
• Required to complete eight (8) hours of hospital provided continuing education hours upon hire and annually for Total Joint and Spine. Education will focus on management/care of total hip, knee and shoulder replacement as well as elective spine surgery patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.