Registered Nurse- Pain Services (Pre/PACU)

Halifax Health; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Registered Nurse for Pain Services in Pre/PACU to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. You will direct and coordinate care with LPNs, CNAs, and other staff while engaging patients and families in learning and discharge planning.

Ideal candidates hold a Florida RN license (Bachelor's preferred) and have experience with unit orientation and competency checks, documentation, and adherence to safety and ethics in care.

Qualifications

• State of Florida RN license required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Completion of general and nursing orientation.
• Unit orientation and unit competency checklist completed.
• Excellent communication with patients, families and colleagues.
• Annual competency-based learning modules (CBLs).
• Follow legal and ethical guidelines in nursing care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care per the nursing process.
• Direct, delegate, and coordinate care provided by LPNs, CNAs and others.
• Assess patients on admission and ongoing condition changes.
• Document assessment data on admission and ongoing basis.
• Coordinate care with family and multidisciplinary team.
• Initiate individualized teaching plan for positive outcomes.
• Administer medications according to policies.
• Ensure patient safety and participate in quality initiatives.
• Maintain professional standards and attendance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Nursing assessment

Patient advocacy

Collaboration

Teaching patient/family

Medication administration

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Ethics

Education

Florida RN license

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Unit orientation & competency checklist

Job description

Variable (United States of America)

Registered Nurse- Pain Services (Pre/PACU)

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating as per the nursing process. The Registered Nurse is expected to direct, delegate, and coordinate all nursing care provided by the LPN, CNA, Patient Care Companion, and Unit Clerk consistent with their roles, responsibilities, and skill level. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and development level of the patient population being served.

• RN – State of Florida
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing, bachelor degree preferred.
• Completion of general and nursing orientation.
• Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist.
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Certifications as required by the specific unit/area (Refer to required certification addendum).
• Completion of annual competency based learning modules [CBL’s]
• Excellent communication skills are needed in dealing with physicians, patients, family, and other disciplines
• Assesses the patient on admission and assesses and monitors on an ongoing basis.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs.
• Recognizes and responds to changes in the patient’s condition.
• Documents assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Plans and coordinates care based on assessment of the patient’s status and ongoing identified needs.
• Involves family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
• On admission, initiates individualized teaching plan to ensure positive outcomes andtimely discharge.
• Implements supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Initiates and verifies physician orders.
• Utilizes nursing judgment in the provision of care.
• Evaluates patients/families response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
• Organizes patient care based on patient needs and available resources.
• Serves as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient.
• Identifies priorities for care of assigned patients.
• Coordinates patient care activities with services provided by ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of their professional nursing practice. Adheres to our Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times.
• Reports to work when scheduled (Refer to Attendance policy).
• Maintains a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image (Refer to Professional Appearance Expectations policy).
• Maintains patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times.
• Follows legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care.
• Maintains competencies and continues development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education.
• Assists with staff orientation and professional development.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Supports research and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Administers medications according to established policies.
• Complies with patient safety goals and programs.