Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU

Atlas Healthcare Partners; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Healthcare Partners is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the PreOp/PACU unit in Tucson, AZ. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Ideal candidates will possess a valid RN license and relevant experience, and will thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum one-year licensed RN experience in PreOp/PACU.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and formulates patient care plans based on individual needs.
• Implements nursing care and evaluates patient responses.
• Documents all aspects of patient care in compliance with standards.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

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Banner Endoscopy Center – Oracle, managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners, is located at the crossroads of North Oracle and West Ina Roads in Tucson, Arizona. This cutting-edge healthcare facility specializes in gastrointestinal care, spanning 6700 square feet and hosting three advanced endoscopy procedure rooms. This center's specialized focus on GI procedures demonstrates our dedication to providing excellence in patient care to the Tucson community and beyond.

PAY CLASS: Full-time

PAY TYPE: Hourly

Position Summary

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

Essential Functions

• Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and post-operative planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
• Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
• Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
• Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
• Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
• Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.
• In some locations, this position may provide relief charge for staff and work flow of the department.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
• Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
  
  

NOTE:The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing, or higher, required.
• Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• *PALS certification required within 90 days of start date if assigned ASC services pediatrics.
• Core (FT/PT): Minimum one-year licensed RN experience in PreOp/PACU (i.e. ICU, ED)
• Licensed RN with no experience in PreOp/PACU and enrolled in Perianesthesia Academy with successful completion within 4 months.
• New licensed RN enrolled in the Perianesthesia Academy with successful completion within 4 months.
• PRN: Minimum two years licensed RN experience in PreOp/PACU
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PreOp/PACU licensed RN experience strongly preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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