PACU RN
- Job Title
- PACU RN
- Job ID
- 27749903
- Location
- Portland, ME, 04102
- Other Location
- Description
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JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse, PACU
DIVISION: Orthopaedics
REPORTS TO: ASC Supervisor
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
Position facilitates optimal patient care by providing nursing services to surgeons in the Orthopedic Surgery Center ensuring patient comfort and safety while in the PACU. Delivers post-operative care to patients with the overall responsibility of Phase I and Phase II recovery - prepares and educates patient for eventual discharge.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Establishes an environment of safety for the surgical patient
- Assesses, diagnoses, implements, and evaluates treatments and procedures that contribute to the physiological stability for the surgical patient
- Demonstrates knowledge regarding the psychological, sociologic, and spiritual responses of patients and their families to the operative or other procedure
- Monitors and maintains infection control standards throughout the Orthopedic Surgery Center..
- Provides back up to pre-operative process.
- Determines when patients are ready to move to PACU then Discharged home.
- Performs intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies
- Manages blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimens
- Ensures that the post-operative space is clean and sanitized
- Evaluates, documents and Changes bandages and dress surgical wounds as indicated.
- Supports patient rights and ethics by delivering consistent, competent, and ethical care within legal standards of practice, while maintaining privacy and support of the patient’s value system.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the health system environment and administrative issues that impact job performance, patient safety, and ethical considerations.
- Performs other duties necessary to maintain the overall efficiency and continuity of the surgery center
- Consistently performs hand hygiene practices for the prevention of infection
- Assesses patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed recording all findings in patients’ file and reporting any changes to the Physician
- Answers patients’ and families’ questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable
- Ensures that all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan
- Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications
- Responsible for maintaining licensure and relevant certifications; ongoing personal and professional growth and development
- Attends meetings as assigned and participate in educational activities to keep skills up to date
- Demonstrates professionalism at all times
- Displays cooperative behavior and interacts positively and effectively with others to promote a team environment
- Performs other duties necessary to maintain the overall efficiency and continuity of the clinic
- Is proactive in identifying, reporting and participating in the resolution of any potential or actual patient safety issues
- Support Company vision and values
- Successful completion of a nursing degree from an accredited nursing school
- Current RN licensed issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure
- Previous experience as a Registered Nurse in a surgical setting is required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff
- Skill in time management, prioritizing and medical care coordination
- Ability to organize and accomplish tasks, and have the flexibility to meet changing demands on daily basis
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to project and maintain a professional image
- Ability to work independently and excel as part of a team
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proficient computer skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :- Daily use of computer operating instruments; stationary PC, Laptop PC, keyboard and mouse
- Light lifting of paperwork, folders or other general record keeping materials
- Operation of various office equipment: fax machine, telephone & voice mail system, stationary/lap top computer, e-mail system, scanner, and copier
- Lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds frequently
- Walks frequently
- May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Risk of exposure to hazardous conditions and blood borne pathogens
- Occasional reaching, twisting, bending
