RN Registered Nurse - PACU

at  Ascension

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire.

Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.

Responsibilities:

• Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
• Evaluate patient’s responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient’s pain.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.
• Contribute to Mission effectiveness by promoting the spirit embodied with the Mission Statement:
• Service to the poor - Support the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life.
• Reverence - Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.
• Integrity - Inspiring trust through personal leadership.
• Wisdom - Integrating excellence and stewardship.
• Creativity - Courageous Innovation.
• Dedication - Affirming hope and joy in our ministry.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with patient, family, and members of the healthcare team.
• Assess the physical and psychological status of patients, provide interventions/treatments andevaluate effectiveness of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and family and provide age-specific and culturally appropriateeducation.
• All other duties as assigned.