Day Surgery/PACU RN - Surg Care Ctr

Major Hospital; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Hospital in Indiana is seeking an experienced Day Surgery/PACU Registered Nurse to provide perioperative nursing care from admission through post-anesthesia care. You will assess patients, plan and implement nursing interventions, and monitor pain, vitals and recovery progress.

The role requires an active RN license, BSN preferred or obtained within 6 years, and completion of an approved nursing program with hospital orientation.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse.
• BSN or obtain within 6 years.
• Experience from an approved School of Nursing and hospital orientation.
• Experience in perioperative nursing care and PACU settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate perioperative nursing care for post-operative patients.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, monitor hemodynamic and neurological status.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobilization of patients post-surgery.
• Document nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and state regulations.

Skills

RN license

Education

BSN or eligible within 6 years

Accredited School of Nursing graduate

Job description

Full Time , Days , Monday- Friday 6am-2:30pmCall every 3rd Friday and every 15th weekend

JOB SUMMARY AND SPECIFICATIONS

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of Day Surgery/PACU Clinical Leader, the Day Surgery/PACU Registered Nurse will provide proficient, age specific, professional nursing skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with legal hospital practice and departmental policies and procedures, established standards of nursing care and practice, and as defined by the state of Indiana. Documents nursing care for post-operative patient population. Assesses patients for pain and maintains hemodynamic stability, neurological stability, and pain management. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a perioperative field. Duties will include administration of medications, performing prescribed treatments, managing medical equipment, assisting with patient ADLs (activities of daily living) including lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Professional & Technical Skills

Experience gained through an approved School of Nursing plus an appropriate period of hospital orientation to the assigned patient care area and to personnel.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN or obtain within 6 years (current ASNs with MHP refer to SPP No. HR-18)

License(s) or Certification(s)

Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse

Other Skills or Requirements

Skilled to Care for Certain Age-Related Patient Groups (incumbents will be skilled in care of the following patient groups)