Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room jobs in the United States

NURSING SUMMARY/ PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents.  The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs.   The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Maintain current, active BLS & ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• PALS certification is required within three months of hire.
• 2 years critical care experience and/or PACU experience.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS – colleague must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner. 
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

SKILLS

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills. 
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage. 
• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.
• Cross training depending upon department needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, identity, family status, gender, disability, or veteran status. 

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PURPOSE:  To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY – Category I

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Qualifications

• Graduate of state board approved School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio
• BSN preferred.
• Certification preferred for those meeting ANCC requirements.

•  BLS & ACLS certification required; PALS certification within 3 months of hire.
• 2 years Critical Care experience and/or PACU experience

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Accurately provides patient care in the recovery room (PACU) setting.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnosis or issue.
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected/desired outcomes.
• Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
• Ensures safe care of the surgical patient per department and hospital policies.
• Accurately performs patient assessment and medication reconciliation.
• Accurately identifies and implements patient isolation, as needed.
• Assists other surgical personnel in the care of the surgical patient, as needed.
• Communicates problems/concerns with charge nurse, assistant manager, unit director, physicians and department to facilitate daily schedule.
• Accurate use of the OmniCell/med dispensing units.
• Transcribes, observes and administers physician orders.
• Initiates, administers, and maintains appropriate IV therapy per hospital policy.
• Obtains lab, EKG and radiology reports; notifies appropriate personnel of results, if indicated
• Documents in complete, concise manner using computer or paper documentation, as applicable.
• Provides accurate patient hand-off report.
• Participates in patient discharge planning/teaching.
• Competent in checking, care, use and documentation of unit equipment, per hospital policy.
• Assists with orientation/education of new/existing staff and students.
• Able to access and enter data into computer system, including order entry.
• Serve on committees as assigned by Director, as needed.
• Active in nursing projects, as needed.
• Responsible for checking email and completion of education via online learning (LMS)
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks, and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues, physicians, patients and visitors

Working Conditions

• Work eight-, ten-, or twelve-hour shifts. Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity, with 24 hour coverage.
• This unit requires 24/7 coverage.
• Shifts are variable to volume of department. Rotation as needed.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned. Every other weekend and two holidays a year, in a group rotation.
• Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintainadequate floor coverage.
• On call coverage is assigned to cover the department schedule.