PACU RN - Per diem

Aspen Surgery Center; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Surgery Center is seeking a postoperative registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum under the supervision of the Preop/PACU Manager or Director of Nursing.

You will perform nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining the facility's mission and values. California RN license required.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in ICU/Emergency/Recovery or similar critical care setting.
• Knowledge of state, federal and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Demonstrated verbal and written English communication for safe patient care and documentation.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative direct and indirect patient care across age groups.
• Delegate and supervise ancillary staff in post-operative areas.
• Provide patient updates and comfort during the process.
• Prepare patient care areas based on procedures and needs.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and obtain informed consent.
• Complete post-operative records and discharge instructions.
• Perform post-anesthesia record and verify discharge criteria.

Skills

Postoperative nursing

ACLS/BLS/PALS within 60 days

English communication

Education

RN license (State Board of Nursing)

Job description

The Postoperative RN, under the supervision of the Preop/PACU Manager or the Director of Nursing, according to the organizational structure, is responsible for providing post-operative patient care in accordance with sound nursing judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the facility's mission, vision, and values. The position must provide direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum; and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures of the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Shows appropriate delegation, while directing and supervising ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating patient care in the post-operative clinical areas according to accepted standards. May be requested to perform charge duties.
• Provides direct patient care in the assigned clinical areas and demonstrates clinical competence.
• Keeps customers informed of progress related to clinical operations and provides comfort, information and assistance during the process.
• Reviews daily schedule and prepares patient care areas based upon types of procedures and specific patient care needs.
• Initiates physical and psycho/social assessment and pre-operative plan of care, identifies patient and obtains informed consent.
• Completes and documents a pre-operative interview, obtains necessary diagnostic test results and notifies appropriate physicians and staff regarding variances and/or concerns.
• Completes and documents post-operative phone calls and reports problems and/or concerns.
• Completes the Post-anesthesia record and assures all patients have met the discharge criteria prior to discharge; and provides all patients post-operative instructions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of approved school of professional nursing with current and valid licensure with State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of two years of experience required in ICU/Emergency Room/Recovery Room or other critical care nursing environment.
• Knowledge of State, Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
• Must have BLS, ACLS & PALS within 60 days of employment.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
• Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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