STAFF NURSE - RECOVERY ROOM

Aultman Health Foundation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aultman Health Foundation is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct, primary nursing care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH. This role requires coordination with the care team, patient teaching, and adherence to nursing standards under the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Candidates should have an accredited nursing degree, active RN licensure in Ohio, BLS with RQI, ACLS and PALS certifications, and PACU or post-op recovery experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• BLS with Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) training is required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications with RQI are required.
• Trauma education completed or as required by the program.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and communication.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate care with the health care team.
• Maintain current knowledge and competency in nursing practice.
• Demonstrate quality and safety in nursing care.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Effective communication

Education

RN licensure Ohio Board of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

Legal Entity

Aultman Hospital

Position Summary

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

Department Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical leadership and direction of patient care, provide patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. This RN will specialize in the care of patients directly after surgery or medical procedures in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.

PACU provides post anesthesia care for adult and pediatric patients. Hours of operation are 6am-10pm Monday through Friday, with one (2) Registered Nurse with assigned call coverage 10pm to 6am. Saturday hours of operation are 7:30am to 4:00pm, with assigned call coverage until 6pm, second call on Saturday from 6pm to 6am Sunday. Sunday hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm with two (2) scheduled nurses, both of which are RN’s, with call coverage until 6pm. The second call on Sunday is 6pm through 6am Monday.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

Department Qualifications

• Requires at least two years of critical care experience as a staff RN or Recovery Room (PACU) experience or post-op recovery experience.
• PACU Experience is preferred.
• Complete Trauma education requirements presented from Aultman Trauma Program or TCAR.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

Department Skills

• Proactively deal with constant change utilizing HRO tools and tones.
• Prepared for an evolving healthcare environment that includes advanced technologies.
• Patient care in PACU is delivered via a team nursing approach with a strong emphasis of support not only for the patient, but for the family as well. Compassion is a strong nursing value as the patient moves through the recovery phase of the Perioperative process. The PACU standards of patient care and competence are in cooperation with ASPAN guidelines.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.