Staff Nurse - PACU

Licking Memorial Health Systems; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems in Newark, Ohio, is seeking a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit nurse to provide postoperative care across age groups in a modern facility. The PACU nurse will coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other clinicians to ensure patient safety, pain control, and timely recovery.

This role requires on-call hours and strong documentation using Epic, with emphasis on IV therapies and policies for ports and PICC lines.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure (Ohio) and ongoing professional development are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with patients and families.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail in medical records.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced PACU setting.

Responsibilities

• LMH-formulated nursing plan of care for patients.
• Evaluate patient care outcomes using Process Improvement.
• Utilize Epic for patient documentation.
• Accurately document on specialized forms and ensure documents are controlled.
• Demonstrate knowledge of IV therapies and other treatments.
• Know policy for IVs, ports and PICC lines; proficient in accessing all.
• Conduct concurrent chart reviews and reconcile orders and charges.
• Provide clinical information to hospital staff and coders for billing.
• Enter charges correctly.
• Assist with data collection for Process Improvement and quality activities.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Nursing license (RN)

Tools

Epic

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) cares for immediate postoperative patients in all age ranges. Post anesthesia care is provided for a range of specialties including ambulatory, inpatient and critical care patients. Aspects of care include respiratory and cardiovascular stability, with adequate control of pain and nausea.In addition, coordinates care of outpatient surgery patients with other health care providers. Duties of a PACU nurse include specializing in intravenous access for medications, blood and other blood products; provide age-related care from child through geriatric population; demonstrate good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, visitors and other health system personnel; accountable to patient and family for the care provided, and to the Director of Outpatient Services for the totality of performance; attend internal and external meetings to keep current with literature; meet all criteria/factors required of core values and competencies.

On call hours are required for this position. The number of call days per staff member varies due to vacations, sick time, FMLA, etc. On average, each staff member is assigned 4 days of call per schedule.

Responsibilities

• LMH-formulated nursing plan of care for patients
• Evaluate patient care outcomes utilizing Process Improvement.
• Utilizes Epicfor patient documentation
• Accurately document on specialized forms, and ensure departmental documents are in control
• Demonstrate understanding of various IV medication therapies and other treatments
• Demonstrates knowledge of policy and procedures specific to IV's,implanted ports and PICC lines; proficient in accessing all
• Concurrent chart review, chart disposition and reconciliation of orders and patient charges
• Provide accurate clinical information to ancillary support services, such as hospital and physiciancoders for billing purposes
• Enter charges correctly
• Assist with data collection and entry for Process Improvement and other quality activities

Requirements

• Current RN licensure State of Ohio.
• Keep current with new technology and new drug information
• Maintain HCP certification
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Work independently
• Maintain customer service by supporting and demonstrating "Service Excellence" within the department and throughout the organization

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medicalhistory or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

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