RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Cleveland Clinic; Martin (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County.

The RN in PACU provides direct care for Orthopaedic pre- and post-operative patients, following standards and hospital policies. Our unit collaborates with many departments to provide world-class care, with diverse

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; presented upon hire or within first year depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in PACU.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions; administer medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders; coordinate discharge needs.
• Educate patients and families about care and post-operative expectations.

Skills

RN experience in PACU/ICU/ED

BLS certification

ACLS certification

RN licensure

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/ADN/BSN)

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Location

Stuart

Facility

Martin Hospital South

Department

MMS PACU South-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000648

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

8:00am-8:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment.

The Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Cleveland Clinic Martin South provides direct patient care to Orthopaedic pre- and post-operative patients, from adolescent to geriatric, following established standards, department guidelines and hospital policies and procedures. Our unit collaborates with many other departments and units within the hospital to provide world-class care for each patient. Nursing caregivers within our PACU are skilled in several subspecialty practice areas and – as a very diverse unit – a variety of practice environments and skill sets are represented. Additionally, you will be able to develop your nursing skills with each interaction, which can lead to growth within the unit or other areas of the hospital.

A PRN caregiver in this position works varying days between 8:00AM – 8:30PM, with on-call requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• *Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS American Red Cross certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment based on the department service level RN is hired into
• One year of current RN experience in an actuate care PACU, ICU or Emergency Department

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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