Registered Nurse- Post Anesthesia, Part Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a qualified Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse to plan and implement professional nursing care for postoperative patients. The role includes assuming charge nurse responsibilities as assigned and collaborating with anesthesia and surgical teams.

Required qualifications include an RN license (NC or compact), an Associates degree in nursing (Bachelor's preferred), and PACU/ICU/ED experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing or equivalent; RN licensure required.
• CPAN certification is a recognized specialty; test fee reimbursement offered.
• New graduates are not accepted for this role; one year PACU/ICU/ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and identify care needs in the PACU.
• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Establish collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with staff and medical teams.
• Monitor quality of care based on outcomes and indicators.
• Maintain accurate patient care records and documentation.
• Support a safe environment and respond to life-threatening situations.
• Act as charge nurse as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Verbal skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Age-specific care knowledge

Education

Associates degree in nursing

Bachelor's in nursing preferred

Job description

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Post Anesthesia

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Major Job Functions

• Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs


• Uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care


• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care


• Facilitates a safe environment


• Maintains required competencies


• Functions as charge nurse as assigned


• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care


• Administers medication as ordered by physician


• Recognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriately


• Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff


• Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators


• Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services


• Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients


• Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen


• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent required Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred


• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure


• Unit Description: PACU is a 15-bay phase I recovery area for patients undergoing anesthesia for various surgical and interventional procedures. Some of the surgical procedures performed in the OR’s include hernia repair, cholecystectomies, appendectomies, large and small bowel resections, trauma, ortho trauma, orthopedic joint replacement, neurosurgical, ortho neurosurgery, cardiac and vascular surgery, urology, and other specialty surgeries. PACU staff assist with bedside procedures requiring anesthesia support such as perioperative nerve blocks, transesophageal echocardiograms, cardioversions, and blood patches. The PACU staff work collaboratively with the anesthesia providers and all members of the surgical team. We champion a team-based approach to individualized patient care and work alongside surgeons, surgical residents, and general medicine providers. Our care team includes: The PCM and Resource Nurse who can assist with access to education, resources, guidelines, and protocols. PACU is a high-acuity area providing exposure to a variety of surgical treatment and critical care nursing skills. Post Anesthesia Care Nursing is a specialty clinical area with its own nationally recognized certification; CPAN- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse. Test fee reimbursement offered with successful completion of certification exam. Work Experience: Adult, geriatric, and pediatric surgical patients. Must have at least a year of PACU, ICU or ED experience. New graduates are not accepted for this role. This position will be 9hr shifts totaling 36 hours per week.


• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills Verbal and written skills required Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served


• Physical Requirements: Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs Visual acuity for observation of patients Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material Must be able to lift 35 pounds


• Required Licenses and Certifications BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Why Join Us

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.