Registered Nurse - PACU - Full Time WKE New

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‐based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty. Education, License & Cert: 1) Registered Nurse in the State of Practice. 2) BSN in Nursing preferred. 3) Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program. 4) Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect. 5) Specialty Certification is preferred 6) BLS certification. 7) ACLS is unit dependent. 8) PALS is unit dependent Experience: The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience. Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. The Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment. Must maintain BLS certification. ACLS is unit dependent. Specifications regarding educational requirements during employment are determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit. Essential Functions: Employs Nursing Professional Practice: Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care. Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served. Advocates: Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve. Facilitates Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student; Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community. Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality: Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes. Aligns patient safety, self‐safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes. Engages in Professional Development: Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards. Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence‐based practice. Leader in Practice Setting & Community: demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence and innovation. In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter‐professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge. Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession. Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of the position. Other Duties: 1. Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position. 2. Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. 3. Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery. 4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude. 5. Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations. updated 3-12-24 Patient Contact: Provides direct care to patients of all ages and interacts with family member when needed. Education, License & Certification: Working Conditions: Frequently exposed to disagreeable sights, sounds, odors, body waste, etc. Normal office environment. Artificially well-lighted, well ventilated area. Tight work area. Limited space in some areas. Mental Demands: Requires the ability to communicate effectively and be self-directed to a large degree. Routine duties requiring judgement in priorities and decisions with defined problems. Daily stress associated with the care of chronic patient population. Adaptable to stressful, ever-changing situations. The ability to multi-task and manage multiple project by planning and organizing own work. Daily stress related to patient care and/or management of a professional nursing division. Must be able to make decisions based on established policies, procedures or guidelines. Non-routine duties requiring independent judgement. Critical thinking skills and an ability to assess, evaluate and/or teach are required. Attention to detail over an extended period of time is required. Good concentration, ability to interact with all age, social and economic levels. Requires problem-solving skills and the ability to concentrate on details. Quality Statement: Caregivers must be active participants in quality improvement processes: 1. Identifying areas where quality improvement processes can be applied. 2. Collecting & organizing quality measurement data. 3. Participating on Quality Teams Job Hazards: Some exposure to possible infections from patients with burns and open wounds. Handling of contaminated needles and the potential for self-puncture with same. Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances. Minor hazard while assisting patients in entering and exiting vehicles. Occasional exposure to major hazards that might cause total disability or death. Exposure to noise, steam, toxic fumes, hot equip and water, chemicals and electric equip. Potential for exposure to infectious patients or materials. Works with high-pressure cylinders and with asphyxiating gases. Some electrical hazards with hydrotherapy and electrical equipment. This position involves the use of hand and power operated equipment. Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying is not applied. Exposed to aerosolized drugs that could cause undesirable side effects. Normal irradiation hazards. Potential eye and/or back strain. Works with heavy pieces of equipment and sources of potential infection. Occasional exposure to mechanical/electrical hazards, building materials, and HVAC equip. Degrees: Internal Contacts: Daily contact with clients at all levels, including managers and employees. Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands: Concentration, writing legibly, prolonged sitting, walking, bending, and using the phone. Occasional sleep deprivation. Occasionally required to push, move, and/or lift 100+ pounds. Periodically required to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Occasionally required to push, move, and/or lift object weighing up to 60 pounds. Normal standing, sitting, stooping, lifting, pushing, or walking. Considerable walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and sitting. Hand dexterity required. Other Duties: Exposure Category: Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or other tissues, and communicable diseases. Equipment Used: External Contacts: Frequent contact with visitors, community agency reps and other healthcare related orgs.
Payrate:$39 to $54.12