RN PACU

Orthopaedic-Surgery-Center-of-Ashevill; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (comprehensive)

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

And more!

Job summary

Orthopaedic-Surgery-Center-of-Ashevill seeks a qualified registered nurse to provide nurse care in a same day surgery setting. The RN will assume responsibility for patient care per physician orders and center policies, including medication administration and post-operative discharge planning.

The role requires current RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications through American Heart Association. Knowledge of documentation, privacy practices, and teamwork with physicians and departments is

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients.
• Records and reports symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in physical/mental conditions of post-operative patients.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by physicians.
• Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies.
• Assess pain and/or nausea medication needs; ensure orders precede administration.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality; document medications.

Skills

Nursing care

Post‑op assessment

Medication administration

Discharge planning

Pain management

Documentation

Privacy & confidentiality

Psychological support

Interprofessional collaboration

New employee orientation

Education

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervision Received: Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education/ Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
• Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
• Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication
• An order always precedes the administration of medication
• Intended actions and side effects are known
• Medications are documented
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information
• Provides psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology)
• Admits patients to sit-up area
• Performs routine charging of medications and supplies
• Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
• Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies
• Acts as a resource for new employees
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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