Position Summary
The Pre-Op PACU RN is responsible through nursing processes for providing and coordinating nursing care, and resource management for patients and families in the pre-operative and post-operative areas, providing direct patient care to patients and their families by applying and documenting the nursing process, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation utilizing judgment and guided by knowledge of basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences.
Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities
Ensures the nursing assessment is complete; uses input from the patient and/or family, develops a nursing plan of care based on identified nursing diagnosis, patient care needs, and standards.
Applies a systematic problem-solving approach in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing plans of care; Documents implementation of the plan of care and all nursing interventions.
Utilizes Safe Surgery Checklist to ensure patient safety; Monitors patient’s vital signs; Performs IV therapy, venipunctures, and other procedures; Obtains specimens for testing as ordered; Facilitates physician’s orders; Assesses patient symptoms that may indicate changes in condition.
Communicates effectively with peers, physicians, and outside departments; Provides SBARQ style report to receiving unit. Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Provides appropriate care to pre-op and post-op patients; Completes and documents necessary pre-op/post-op teaching of patient and family; Provides discharge instructions to patients.
Practices with a questioning attitude; Shares ideas for improvement/revision of policies/procedures, which would enhance the work environment and overall operation within the division.
Assists in teaching/competency maintenance/training of all team members; Delegates as appropriate to ancillary staff; Works as part of a team with co-workers; Facilitates flow of unit and manages staffing pars when in triage or T&P (triage and PRN) roles.
Floats between pre-op and post-op areas as scheduled or needed; Responsible for unit specific duties and checks; Remains calm in urgent situations. Participates in educational programs, serves on committees and seeks other opportunities for professional and personal growth and development.
All other duties not specifically assigned.
Position Requirements
Education: Graduate of a school of Nursing. B.S.N. preferred.
Experience: Minimum One (1) to two (2) years of PACU/ICU/ER experience required. Demonstrated leadership experience.
Technical Skills: N/A
Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio; BLS required. ACLS required. PALS required within 6 months of hire.
