RN-Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

SSM Health - Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area,

Job Title: RN-Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Position: Nursing professional providing care in the PACU setting

Job Type: Regular

Pay:

Shift: Day Shift

Work Type:

Location

Address:

City: Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area

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Job Responsibilities

Completes and documents a thorough and accurate PACU admission assessment.
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.
Demonstrates and maintains knowledge and skills necessary to meet physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of each patient.
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.
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.
Demonstrates competence in delegation, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
Evaluates care given by team members and provides feedback.
Effectively supervises team members and maintains accountability for the standard of care provided.
Acts as a resource to other team members.
Organizes and utilizes time efficiently, demonstrating appropriate prioritization.
Maintains an organized work environment.
Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively on a team.
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.
Demonstrates the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Nursing assessments
Patient care planning
Medication administration
Emergency response
Interpersonal communication

Preferred Skills

Experience in a PACU setting
Proficiency in electronic health records
Knowledge of evidence-based practices

Requirements

Experience: No experience required

Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing

License & Certification:

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)
Registered Nurse (RN) - state-specific
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - if applicable
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - if applicable

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Payment Options
Upfront Tuition Coverage

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.