Perioperative RN – PACU/Pre-Op Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse for a shared PACU/Pre-op/Post-op/Holding role providing direct and indirect patient care. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership and a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes and ensure patient safety, dignity, and education.

Must have 1 year PACU experience and BLS within 14 days. Graduate from an accredited nursing program with strong communication, critical thinking, and compassionate care skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 1yr experience in PACU.
• RN;BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.
• Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
• Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
• Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.

Skills

Nursing

RN

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse for a shared PACU/Pre-op/Post-op/Holding role providing direct and indirect patient care. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership and a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes and ensure patient safety, dignity, and education.

Must have 1 year PACU experience and BLS within 14 days. Graduate from an accredited nursing program with strong communication, critical thinking, and compassionate care skills.