RN - PACU

Cynet HealthStaff; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an RN for PACU duty in Lexington, KY. This 14‑week assignment features a 12‑hour third shift with comprehensive patient care, coordination, and education. The RN will assess, plan, and implement care, collaborating with the care team to ensure safety and comfort for postoperative patients.

BLS certification and an active RN license are required. Responsibilities include coordinating admissions and discharges, documenting care, and ensuring effective communication

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the applicable state.
• BLS certification.
• No experience required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain performance.
• Proficient with hospital computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments per RN scope and policies.
• Coordinate admission, transfer, and discharge activities.
• Provide patient and family-centered education and care coordination.
• Document nursing care plans and interventions.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and supervise care teammates.
• Promote a positive, healing environment and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Active listening

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Active RN license (state)

BLS Certification

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: RN

Duration: 14 weeks

Shift: Third Shift

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: No experience required

License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have:

• Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations.
• Practices effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written) and demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language.
• Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team.
• Warmly, personally, and professionally greets all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary.
• Shows an understanding and knowledge of computer systems and applications and/or ability to be trained.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with other care team members.
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices for all patients.

Description:The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines.

The RN coordinates, ensures, and provides direct patient care activities through the provision of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments.Facilitates admission, transfer, and discharge activities.Provides patient and family-centered education and care coordination and individualized treatment planning as applicable.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing and documenting a comprehensive assessment in accordance with RN scope of practice and hospital policies/procedures.
• Considering the patient’s culture, age, and developmental level.
• Identifying patient risk factors and presenting complaints.
• Obtaining patient health information from family or others as necessary.
• Collecting objective and subjective data.
• Verifying the initial admission assessment.
• Developing a problem list and prioritizing patient needs based on input from the inter‑professional team.
• Designing actions and interventions relevant to the patient’s culture and age.
• Determining desired outcomes in coordination with the patient and family in accordance with the medical plan of care.
• Explaining procedures, treatments, and processes to the patient and family.
• Initiating action to alleviate the patient’s stress and discomfort.
• Recognizing, responding to, and communicating changes in patient condition appropriately.
• Conducting and documenting ongoing assessments and responses to procedures and therapies.
• Delegating tasks appropriately and overseeing team members in the performance of patient care activities.
• Monitoring accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care provided by other team members.
• Identifying and addressing educational needs of patients.
• Facilitating the patient discharge process.
• Providing input into patient/nurse assignments.
• Demonstrating active participation in unit-based activities.
• Promoting a positive group dynamic and healing environment through words and actions.
• Assuring nursing excellence in accordance with accepted standards and evidence-based practice.
• Actively participating in department and unit quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction and auditing of documentation.
• Using a holistic perspective regarding patient care.