PACU RN, PRN

Campbell Clinic Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinic seeks a PACU RN, PRN to provide quality patient care in an ambulatory outpatient surgery center. The role involves evaluating and implementing care processes, administering medications, and coordinating with patients and surgical teams. Ideal candidates are proactive, dependable, and possess strong problem-solving and technical skills, with necessary nursing qualifications and certifications. Join a team that values collaboration and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous PACU or Critical Care experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, implement, and document patient care.
• Administer medications following physician orders.
• Coordinate patient care and liaise with surgical team.

Skills

Active Listening

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Dependability

Education

Graduate of accredited post-secondary school of nursing

Current TN Registered Nurse License

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Note: This is a PRN position. POSITION SUMMARY

Provides safe, quality patient care in ambulatory outpatient surgery center.

Essential Functions

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Evaluate, plan, implement and document patient care, observations, medications, and medical history
• Observe the patient according to appropriate physiological and developmental age
• Administer medications following physician orders
• Ability to initiate and coordinate pain management; ability to manage patient airway post-surgery
• Serve as liaison between patient, family, and surgical team to coordinate all aspects of nursing care and teaching in order to achieve desired outcomes and ensure patient safety
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Graduate of accredited post-secondary school of nursing required.

Experience: 1 year of previous PACU or Critical Care (RF, ICU, or similar) experience required.

Computer Skills: Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills required.

Certifications & Licenses: Current TN Registered Nurse License or Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact required.

BLS and ACLS certification required.

PALS certification preferred.

Other Requirements: Ability to immediately recognize and initiate treatment in emergency situations (perform CPR).

Must be able to read and interpret EKG monitor.

Must have knowledge of anesthetic agents used - inhalation, moderate sedation and injection; the usual dosages, symptoms of and toxic amounts, duration of action, contraindications, antidotes, etc.

Able to operate and troubleshoot equipment found in surgery.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statement(s)/Mental Demands

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Stand

C

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less

F

Walk

C

11-20 lbs

F

Sit

O

21-50 lbs

O

Manually Manipulate

C

51-100 lbs

O

Reach Outward

C

Over 100 lbs

O

Reach Above Shoulder

O

Climb

O

Push/Pull

Crawl

N

12 lbs or less

F

Squat or Kneel

F

13-25 lbs

F

Bend

C

26-40 lbs

F

Grasp

C

41-100 lbs

F

Speak

C

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision
• Sense of Sound - Ability to hear
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - gloves, eye protection, face mask and gown
• Sense of Balance
  
  

Campbell Clinic Benefit Summary

Campbell Clinic offers a lucrative benefit package to support employees and their families.

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• HRA Option
• Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Option
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
  
  

ADA Disclaimer

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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