Registered Nurse- Pain Services (Pre/PACU)

Halifaxhealth; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, FL, seeks a Registered Nurse for Pain Services (Pre/PACU). The RN must be licensed in Florida and hold a nursing degree with orientation and unit competency completed.

Strong communication, patient advocacy, and teamwork are required to coordinate care and educate patients and families. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to achieve timely discharge.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Florida, current and in good standing
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Completion of unit orientation and competency checklist
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Culturally sensitive and patient-focused care
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to ethical standards

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on admission and ongoing basis, monitor condition changes
• Plan and coordinate care based on patient needs and status
• Involve family/significant others in the care plan
• Initiate and document individualized teaching to ensure positive outcomes
• Administer medications according to policies and physician orders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to achieve desired outcomes
• Maintain professional documentation and ensure patient safety and privacy
• Support staff and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Job description

Variable (United States of America)Registered Nurse- Pain Services (Pre/PACU)

• 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.