RN - PACU
Company: SSM Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Looking for a RN opportunity where patients come
first and you are valued as a team member? This position is prn
working in our PACU at our Bone & Joint Hospital location. As a RN,
you will be a vital member of the care team for our patients. At
SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with
compassionate people like you. Not ready to apply? Click here to
fill out a quick interest form and a nurse recruiter will be in
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" Provides leadership and direction to the patient care team.
Performs age-specific physical, psychological, and social
assessments, formulates nursing diagnoses, and develops a plan of
care, which includes individualized treatment strategies for the
post-anesthesia setting. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Completes and
documents a thorough and accurate PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
admission assessment and utilizes critical judgment to analyze
patient assessment data to develop an appropriate plan of care.
Implements a plan of care or care pathway to provide individualized
care for each patient. Plan of care is based upon patient
assessment, physician and anesthesia orders and preferences, and
procedure specific criteria in a manner that is prioritized and
timely. Demonstrates and maintains knowledge and skills necessary
to meet physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, and age
appropriate needs of each patient. Demonstrates knowledge and
skills necessary to perform all aspects of nursing care in both
routine and emergency situations. Communicates changes in patient
condition to physicians and necessary staff in a timely manner.
Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate administration of medications
and treatments according to policy, procedure and protocol.
Verbalizes knowledge and demonstrates consistent use and compliance
for written protocols (i.e.; pain, conscious sedation, skin,
restraint, abuse, parental bonding, etc.) Evaluates and documents
patient's progress toward achievement of outcomes. Meets discharge
and ongoing patient educational needs related to treatment,
procedures, disease process, equipment, medications, physician
orders, and follow up care. Communicates with patient family
members while patients are in PACU in a timely manner. Reports
outcome progress and patient specific information to responsible
caregiver when leaving department, end of shift, or upon transfer
to another unit. Demonstrates competence in delegation, problem
solving, and conflict resolution. Evaluates care given by team
members and gives feedback. Effectively supervises team members and
maintains accountability for standard of care provided. Acts as a
resource to other team members. Organizes and utilizes time
efficiently. Demonstrates appropriate prioritization. Maintains an
organized work environment. Demonstrates the ability to work
collaboratively on a team. Demonstrates positive interpersonal
relationships with patients, significant others, multidisciplinary
team members, and co-workers. Assists in other surgical services
departments as needed. Applies the existing body of evidence-based
practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing
practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on
patient---s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in
the department's Scope of Service. As an SSM Health nurse, I will
demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the
professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and
nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations. Works in
a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other
duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of
nursing EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant use of speech to share information through oral
communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent
lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent
use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or
less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish
colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent
use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body
sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional
bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and
repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.
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