Post Anesthetic Care Unit Registered Nurse - Hinsdale Surgery Center
6 days ago
Hinsdale
Job Description Main function The PACU /Pre-Op Registered Nurse provides individualized, goal directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing, in accordance with center policies and procedures. Duties, Responsibilities, Competencies 1. Assesses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients., 2. Evaluates patient's response and intervenes appropriately for optimal outcome., 3. Demonstrates ability to clearly communicate instructions to patient and family and appropriately answer questions. 4. Appropriately adapts during rapidly changing pace and manages resources as needed to maintain patient flow., 5. Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient, family, and significant other in order to address all identified needs., 6. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. 7. Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient's responses are reassessed in order meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered., 8. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care., 9. Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Pursues professional growth and development. 10. Functions as a role model for current and new staff., 11. Demonstrates leadership behaviors in a professional manner., 12. Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned., 13. Performs selected duties as delegated by the DON or others in authority., 14. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job-related hazards., 15. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment., 16. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the center, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. Assumes other duties as assigned. Key Attributes 1. Participates in HSC Employee recognition and Good Catch proarams., 2. Quality -- The extent to which an employee's work is accurate, thorough and neat.3. Productivity -- The extent to which an employee produces a significant volume of work efficiently in a specified period of time.4. Job Knowledge -- The extent to which an employee possesses the practical/technical knowledge required on the job as evidenced by the annual competency assessment5. Reliability -- The extent to which an employee can be relied upon regarding task completion and follow-up.6. Attendance -- The extent to which an employee is punctual, observes prescribed work break/meal periods and has an acceptable overall attendance record.7. Independence -- The extent to which an employee performs work with little or no supervision.8. Creativity -- The extent to which an employee proposes ideas, finds new and better ways of doing things., 3. Initiative -- The extent to which an employee seeks out new assignments and assumes additional duties when necessary., 4. Adherence to Policy -- The extent to which an employee follows safety and conduct rules, other regulations and adheres to company policies. (Compliance, Risk, Safety, Infection Control, Sentinel Events, Abuse, etc.), 5. Interpersonal Relationships -- The extent to which an employee is willing and demonstrates the ability to cooperate, work and communicate with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates and/or outside contacts., 6. Judgment -- The extent to which an employee demonstrates proper judgment and decision-making skills when necessary. Education/ Licensure I Certification Requirements Required: 1. Education Minimum: Must possess a current (state) license as a Registered Nurse. A minimum of two years nursing experience., 2. Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license. BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required. Preferred: 3. Bachelor's degree and ASC experience, 4. Specialty certification in related department Physical / Mental requirements 1. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, patients, physicians and the general public. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. Medical facilities need to be as clean as possible, and excellent hygiene is required to keep patients clean and safe from sickness and infection. Has Category 1 risk of exposure to infectious diseases, but receives training in hand washing practices and Universal Precautions and has access to personal protective equipment if direct exposure is anticipated. Is subject to interruptions, noise, and odors daily. Machines/ Equipment used The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Office equipment, i.e. computers, printers, copy machines, telephones, public address system, and fax machine. Powered by ExactHire:183998
