Job description

Job description

• Position Summary:

Delivers nursing care in the Post-Operative Care Unit (PACU) to patients entering the postoperative phase of treatment. Responsible for assessing the patient’s condition and readiness for discharge.
The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the PACU has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients at all times
• Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order
• Admits the patient to the unit and monitors recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedure
• Makes initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient
• Follows and implements physician’s orders and performs all required nursing activities
• Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety
• Identifies patient’s physical and mental status
• Monitors the patient’s medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist
• Documents accurately in the patient’s medical record the care received and the progress in the recovery process
• Assures that the patient fits the documented criteria prior to discharge
• Gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary
• Performs other nursing duties as assigned
• Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and center related business
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other center employees
• Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business
• Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and drug administration)

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational school
• Licensed to practice in the state of Texas
• BLS certification for healthcare providers (CPR / AED hands on training required)
• Previous PACU experience preferred

Special Skills and Knowledge:

• Nursing care of the postoperative patient
• Operation of vital signs monitors
• Assessment Skills
• A basic understanding of nursing diagnosis
• ACLS and PALS desired
• Knowledge of Principles of Standard Precautions
• IV Therapy

Essential Functions:

• Ability to adequately assess, diagnose, plan, and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition
• Compliance with facility personnel policies
• Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs
• Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions
• Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing
• Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes

Physical/Mental Requirements for Position:

• Ability to read and write (legibly)
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively
• Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex problems
• Ability to understand simple to complex instructions
• Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift
• Ability to frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending, and twisting
• Ability to frequently lift, pull, push with assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient
• Ability to see, hear and distinguish color
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to function independently without constant supervision

Pay: $31.00 - $37.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beaumont, TX 77702: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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