Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU - PRN

Colonial Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an experienced RN to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in alignment with organizational policies and professional standards. The role ensures quality care delivered by the nurse and team under their direction and emphasizes data-driven patient assessments and individualized age-appropriate care.

The position requires collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, timely documentation, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in nursing is required.
• Current valid RN license in state of practice or compact licensure.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification within 90 days if assigned ASC services pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychological, social, spiritual and educational needs and plan care.
• Formulate and adjust the plan of care with patient/family and multidisciplinary team.
• Implement care, coordinate, delegate and supervise the health care team.
• Document care plans, times, and patient responses in the medical record.
• Evaluate patient progress and effectiveness of teaching, adjust as needed.
• Contribute to evidence-based practice and mentor staff when appropriate.
• Provide care that aligns with policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with discharge planning and transition of care.
• Provide high-quality service and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

RN license

BLS/ACLS

PALS within 90 days

PreOp/PACU experience

Education

Associate's Degree or Nursing Diploma

Job description

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 workflow 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.