Pre/Post-Op RN: PACU Expert & Patient Advocate

Amherst Surgery Center; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst Surgery Ctr in Amherst, OH is seeking a Staff Nurse to advocate for patients and provide continuity of care through collaboration with the healthcare team.

The ideal candidate earned an accredited nursing degree, holds an Ohio RN license, and has at least three years of nursing experience; PACU experience is preferred and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are required. This role requires shift flexibility and strong teamwork to support patient goals and facility objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• License as registered nurse in Ohio.
• Minimum of three years work experience as a nurse.
• PACU experience preferred.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certification.
• Shift flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
• Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skilled consistent manner in reaching the desired patient outcomes through nursing processes.
• Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available center resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies.
• Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events.
• Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of surgical patient care, pain assessment and actions of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents, laboratory values, safety and legal issues and all emergency equipment.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making.
• Performs documentation duties on the floor and in the patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise.
• Works as part of a team in delivering patient care.
• Maintains CPR/ACLS/PALS certification.
• Attends all mandatory trainings and participates in staff meetings.
• Remains flexible, adaptive and able to accept and implement new ideas and approaches.
• Treats all patients equally adopting the centers Patient Rights policy.
• Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner.
• Willingness to assist with other duties when asked.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Nurse license (Ohio)

Job description

Amherst Surgery Ctr in Amherst, OH is seeking a Staff Nurse to advocate for patients and provide continuity of care through collaboration with the healthcare team.

The ideal candidate earned an accredited nursing degree, holds an Ohio RN license, and has at least three years of nursing experience; PACU experience is preferred and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are required. This role requires shift flexibility and strong teamwork to support patient goals and facility objectives.