RN PRN OPS/PACU- Main

Augusta Health Brand; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Health Brand is seeking a Registered Nurse in Fishersville, Virginia, responsible for delivering patient care and coordinating nursing standards. The role requires a Nursing Diploma, valid RN license in Virginia, and a minimum of two years of experience. Preferred qualifications include a BSN or MSN and experience in critical care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication skills, and a commitment to infection control and patient community care.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Registered nurse license in Virginia or Compact state.
• ACLS & PALS prior to coming off orientation.
• Minimum of two years of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care for assigned patients on specific shifts.
• Coordinate all aspects of the medical plan and nursing standards of care.
• Direct and guide activities of other personnel.

Skills

Clinical competence in OPS/PACU Unit

Leadership and communication skills

Computer competence

Education

Nursing Diploma and/or Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

A registered professional nurse responsible for the delivery of patient care for assigned patients on a specific shift worked. Coordination of all aspects of the medical plan and nursing standards of care using the nursing process. Also directs and guides the activities of other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Must be able to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Nursing Diploma and/or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Educational requirements per hospital certifications (Example: Stroke, Orthopedic/Spine)
• Current and valid Registered nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or from a state that is part of a Compact agreement with Virginia
• ACLS & PALS prior to coming off orientation
• BLS
• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience

Additional Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Must have a strong desire to work with a high-risk and complex patient population
• Must have solid critical thinking skills and a strong application of the nursing process
• Must have effective adherence to infection control practices
• Positive attitude, with enthusiasm for caring for our community
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN, MSN
• CPAN
• CAPA
• Previous PACU or critical care experience
• Previous ambulatory surgery experience

Skills

• Clinical competence in all aspects of the OPS/PACU Unit
• Completion of annual Augusta Health education requirements and unit competencies
• Annual education required per hospital certification(s)
• Demonstrates good leadership and communication skills
• Demonstrates job related computer competence as seen in patient documentation and information retrieval, Meditech applications and GE applications
• Practices within scope of Nurse Practice Act
• Familiar with current Standards of Peri anesthesia Nursing Practice
• Familiar with accrediting body standards applicable to daily work practices

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