Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Recovery/PACU to cover 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. full-time shifts with call rotation. The role involves direct and indirect patient care in PACU, implementing the nursing process, and collaborating with the surgical team in Somerset, Kentucky.

The RN must hold an active Kentucky license, be BLS certified, and obtain ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire. Experience in PACU and perioperative care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; RN licensure accepted in lieu of degree.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform focused patient assessments and reassessments based on condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
• Administer medications following the six rights to minimize errors.
• Assist physicians with procedures and provide technical care as needed.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes and recovery expectations.
• Maintain patient safety and provide care within licensure scope and environment that minimizes errors.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and continuing education.

Skills

Patient care

Pain management

Team communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS within 1 year

PALS within 1 year

Job description

Registered Nurse Recovery/PACU 6am to 14:30 pm Full Time - Call Rotation

Position Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and families. Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient condition or response to treatment. Reports to the Director of Surgery.

Essential Functions

• Performs duties as assigned and requested.
• Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient's condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Provides patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and ensures correct administration following the six rights to minimize medication errors.
• Assists physicians with procedures and provides services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Performs treatments and delivers care within licensure scope.
• Ensures patient safety by performing all aspects of care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
• Operates and manages equipment safely and correctly.
• Educates patients and families on disease processes and recovery expectations.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present; may involve contact with patients, blood, body fluids, or specimens.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required (current RN licensure accepted in lieu of degree); Bachelor's Degree preferred.

License: /Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; BLS required; ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire (PALS not required for Pain Clinic RNs).

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