RN- PACU

Artesia General Hospital; New Mexico; On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital in New Mexico is seeking a RN-PACU to deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care. You will assess patients, coordinate with the health care team, and provide education to patients and families.

The role emphasizes adherence to nursing standards and patient privacy. Associates degree or diploma in nursing is required, plus NM RN licensure and BLS; ACLS/PALS are required or within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with an Associate Degree or Diploma.
• One year of relevant experience; new grads may be considered depending on availability.
• Current New Mexico RN license or RN license with Multistate Compact privileges.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS required or within 90 days; TNCC and ENPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using established procedures and standards.
• Educate patients and families with relevant health information in a timely manner.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff.
• Cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Basic computer

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

# RN- PACU## OverviewSalary Range$35.58 - $55.95 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelAssociates DegreeCategoryNursing## RN- PACU- 1729**Job Summary:**Responsible for the delivery of care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.**Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies:**Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital* **Servant Leadership:** Demonstrates competence in serving others and prioritizing their needs.* **Excellence:** Demonstrates competence in striving for the highest quality in all aspects of work.* **Respect:** Demonstrates competence in respecting others and valuing their contributions.* **Virtuousness:** Demonstrates competence in maintaining high ethical standards and integrity.* **Innovation:** Demonstrates competence in embracing new ideas and technologies to improve healthcare.* **Community:** Demonstrates competence in fostering a sense of community and collaboration.* **Education:** Demonstrates competence in promoting continuous learning and development.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** + Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation. + Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material. + Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards. + Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner. + Assist in the orientation/training of new employees. + Assist other staff in the performance of their assignments. + Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts. + Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care. + Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.**ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**:* + As assigned.**KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:*** + Basic computer. + Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.**AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES:** Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.**Information Management:** Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.**Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:** Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.**MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:*** **Education** – Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing – Associate Degree or Diploma required.* **Work Experience –** One-year relevant experience, graduates accepted based upon position availability.* **Training** – N/A* **License** – Current New Mexico License required or RN License with Multistate Compact privileges.* **Certification –** BLS required. ACLS, PALS required or within 90 days of employment.TNCC and ENPC preferred.**ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:** Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids