Registered Nurse (RN)- PACU - PRN

Samaritan_Medical_Center; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU to deliver effective patient care and support optimal health outcomes. As an RN, you will implement the nursing process, demonstrate technical skills, and collaborate with healthcare teams. Candidates should hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing, possess a valid Ohio nursing license, and be proficient in using clinical equipment. The position offers the opportunity to develop professionally while ensuring safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing process and practice required.
• Uses technical equipment like stethoscopes and monitoring devices.
• Licensure as Registered Nurse in Ohio or Multi-State Compact required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective relationship-based nursing care.
• Demonstrate leadership for optimal clinical outcomes.
• Communicate clearly to optimize patient care.

Skills

Nursing process and practice

Technical equipment proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing or ADN

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU – PRN (260002IX) / Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU – PRN – (260002IX)

Provides safe, efficient age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

What You Will Do

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship-based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing or ADN
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices). (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%