Providence Health
Founded as Providence Hospitals in 1938 by the
Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, Providence's two free standing
full-service hospitals and numerous satellite practices maintain a true
devotion to advanced clinical expertise and unmatched compassion. On February
2, 2016, Providence became part of the LifePoint Health network, and shortly
thereafter, changed its name to Providence Health to better represent the full
complement of its services. Driven by quality,
compassion,
and Christ,
Providence treats the whole person- body, mind, and spirit.
Providence Health is currently looking for an experienced
RN for our PACU at our Northeast Campus. This is a day shift
position.
Essential Functions
- Demonstrates the ability to make rapid, initial
assessments of the patients' physical and psychological needs and reassesses at
frequent intervals.
- Determines plan and implements care according to
established assessment and physicians' orders
- Evaluates patients' physical and psychological response
to nursing care and keeps physicians informed of patients' condition
- Demonstrates knowledge of airway management.
- Demonstrates ability to individualize patients' oxygen
needs and initiates appropriate oxygen therapy accordingly.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the care of the
intubated/ventilated patient.
- Possesses knowledge of arrhythmias and the general plan
of treatment.
- Develops knowledge of and demonstrates proficiency and
accuracy in all nursing procedures related to the care of the PACU patient
- Demonstrates proficiency in the care of patients with
invasive line.
- Carries out appropriate actions safely and efficiently
during emergency and/or stressful situations. Demonstrates knowledge of BLS/ACLS/PALS
protocol.
- Administers medication according to hospital policy and
procedure. Knows the dosage, effect and side effects of medication prior to
administration.
- Transfers patients to other units in a timely manner.
Calls report to receiving nurse and identifies equipment/supplies needed for
post-op. Notifies RN of patient arrival on floor.
- Demonstrates the ability to set appropriate priorities
and to organize work for the smooth, efficient delivery of patient care.
Facilitates the overall, effective functioning of the PACU.
- Demonstrates Leadership skills in the management of
patient care and in the guidance of other nursing staff in delivery of nursing
care.
- Demonstrates Leadership skills in the overall function of
the unit (i.e., reviewing OR schedule in advance, reviewing staffing schedule,
flexing according to surgical flow).
- Accurately and efficiently utilizes Meditech for
professional documentation related to the care of the post-op patient.
- Performs and documents equipment, drug and environmental
checks as required by administration and regulatory agencies.
- Promotes and maintains patient/employee privacy and
confidentiality.
- Performs nursing procedures safely, efficiently, and
skillfully, according to hospital policies and procedures. This is to include
point of care testing.
- Assists with the duties of the Peri-Operative Technician
when this person is absent or busy (i.e., transportation, order entry, etc.).
