RN-Pre-Post/PACU/PAT
Location: Fremont, Ohio
Description: Memorial Health Care System is at present recruited RN-Pre-Post/PACU/PAT right now, this position will be depute in Ohio. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Position Summary
The Registered Nurse will be clinically competent. By utilizing the nursing process of assessment of the individual patient and procedure, the nurse is responsible fo! r providing pre-operative, post-operative, PACU, or PAT services, as assigned, while maintaining a safe environment. Addresses the psychosocial and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Responsible for monitoring patient's physiological status in the immediate pre and post-operative environment, interceding to maintain optimum homeostasis. Communicates with surgeon and anesthetist continuously, and as needed, about patient conditions, receiving direction for patient management. Responsible for attaining pre-operative medical history and education regarding procedure; Responsible for data collected and communicating pertinent information to surgeon and anesthesiologist; Responsible for accurate and timely charting.
Job Scope
Performs duties independently with minimal supervision, operating from specific and definite direction and instructions. Decisions are of routine or critical nature, made within prescribed operating guidelines, po! licies, and procedures and within Nursing Standards of Care. M! aintains knowledge of new policies and procedures. Accountable for nursing practice as defined by the State Board of Nursing in the Nurse Practice Act. Is responsible for delivering patient care within institutional guidelines.
Interpersonal Contacts
Has both internal and external contacts. The most common internal contacts are with co-workers, staff of other departments and physicians. The most frequent external contacts are with patients and their families/caregivers. Both types of interactions involve information exchange, good customer service and problem solving.
Performance Responsibilities
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following general responsibilities in addition to the job specific responsibilities stated in the Position Summary.
- Promotes and adheres to Memorial Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Behavior.
- Supports organizational strategic initiati! ves and goals while driving to achieve desired departmental results.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient, employee and business information.
- Displays commitment to professional development and attends required educational programs.
- Adheres to service, quality, safety and infection control initiatives.
- Consistently meets deadlines.
- Exemplifies standards of behavior while complying with Memorial Hospital policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
The individual must be able to prioritize a wide variety of tasks, make decisions, cope with stressful situations, meet tight timeframes, adjust to unexpected or unscheduled demands, and revise work accordingly.
Qualifications
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: Current Ohio license as a Registered Nurse. BLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer. ACLS and PALS! certification within 1 year of hire or transfer.
Desired:
Education:
Required: Graduate from an accredited school or college of nursing.
Desired: BSN
Experience:
Required: 1 year experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care hospital. Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize computer programs. Good communication and organizational skills.
Desired: 1 year experience as a clinical nurse in PACU.
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If you were eligible to this position, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Memorial Health Care System.
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This position will be started on: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 21:26:30 GMT
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