Pre-Op/PACU/Sedation RN (part-time)

Azspineandjoint; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Azspineandjoint is seeking a Pre-Operative/Post-Operative/Sedation Registered Nurse to provide peri-operative patient care under supervision of nursing leadership. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care across the age continuum per facility policies and procedures.

Requires RN licensure in the U.S., 2+ years in critical care settings, and readiness to obtain CPR/ACLS within 60 days. Strong communication and collaboration with physicians and family are essential.

Qualifications

• RN with active U.S. licensure (State Board).
• Minimum two years in ICU/ER/Recovery or critical care setting.
• CPR/ACLS within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ancillary staff in pre-/post-operative care areas.
• Provide direct peri-operative patient care and document according to standards.
• Communicate patient status changes to physicians, family, and staff.

Skills

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Critical care nursing

Verbal and written English

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The Pre-Operative/Post-Operative/Sedation Registered Nurse, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse or the Director of Nursing, according to the organizational structure, is responsible for providing peri-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 Job Functions:

• Shows appropriate delegation, while directing and supervising ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating patient care in the pre-operative/post-operative clinical areas according to accepted standards.
• Provides direct patient care in the assigned clinical areas and demonstrates clinical competence.
• Participates in service recovery by taking ownership of the situation and correcting problems. 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.
• Communicates changes in status as necessary to physicians, family members, and other staff.
• 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 the Post-anesthesia record and assures all patients have met the discharge criteria prior to discharge; and provides all patients post-operative instructions.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Ability:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• 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.
• Ability to achieve CPR, ACLS certification within 60 days of employment.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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