PACU Registered Nurse PRN

CYPRESS SURGERY CENTER; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress Surgery Center in Wichita, KS is seeking an RN for Recovery to provide nursing care for post-operative patients in a same day surgery setting. You will assume responsibility for patient care under physician orders and center policies.

The role requires a licensed RN with BLS/ACLS and at least 1 year of experience, with duties including medication administration, patient monitoring, and coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License.
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of 1 year of exp.

Responsibilities

• Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting.
• Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and center's policies.
• Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Skills

Post-operative care

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Emergency response

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Registered Nurse License

BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Assn.)

Minimum 1 year of experience

Job description

Cypress Surgery Center
Wichita, KS 67226, USA

Description

Job Title: RN - Recovery

Essential Functions:

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervision Received: Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education/ Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum of 1 year of exp

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
• Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
• Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication
• An order always precedes the administration of medication
• Intended actions and side effects are known
• Medications are documented
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information
• Provides psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology)
• Admits patients to sit-up area
• Performs routine charging of medications and supplies
• Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
• Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies
• Acts as a resource for new employees
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Pediatric Adv Life Sup

Advanced Cardiac Life Sup

Basic Life Support

Registered Nurse

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