Registered Nurse-Post Anesthesia, Per Diem Days

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPAN exam reimbursement

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks an experienced Post-Anesthesia Care Unit nurse (PACU). The role requires RN licensure in NC, at least 1 year PACU/ICU/ED experience, and 9-hour shifts totaling 36 hours per week with a weekend rotation every 5th weekend.

CPAN certification is encouraged; exam fee reimbursement is offered; new graduates are not accepted. The unit emphasizes teamwork and high-acuity perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Must hold an RN license in North Carolina or a compact state license.
• Minimum 1 year PACU/ICU/ED experience required.
• New graduates are not accepted for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify care needs.
• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Provide leadership as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain accurate patient care records.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentPost AnesthesiaJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryPlans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needsUses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient carePlans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient careFacilitates a safe environmentMaintains required competenciesFunctions as charge nurse as assignedMaintains an accurate and relevant record of patient careAdministers medication as ordered by physicianRecognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriatelyEstablishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staffMonitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicatorsActively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient servicesAdjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patientsSupports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimenOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent requiredBachelors Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensureUnit 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.1 weekend call rotation every 5th weekend.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageDemonstrates positive interpersonal skillsVerbal and written skills requiredDemonstrates effective organizational and leadership skillsHas knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically servedPhysical Requirements:Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needsVisual acuity for observation of patientsMuch standing, walking, bending, and liftingMay involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMust be able to lift 35 poundsRequired Licenses and CertificationsRN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity