Registered Nurse - PACU - Casual

In this role you will be: Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and recording patient care in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care. Participating in teaching and rehabilitation of the patient. Coordinating discharge planning in conjunction with other members of the health team. Directing and assisting with the Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Assistant, and Nursing Student in rendering care to patients. Working collaboratively with all members of the patient care team and providing leadership so that standards of professional nursing practice are maintained in a clinical setting. Demonstrating ability to function as a charge nurse as assigned. Demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the span of life. Identifying each patient's age-specific needs and provide appropriate care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or adult patient. Utilizing nursing knowledge to effectively assess patients, formulate patient plan of care, implementing and evaluating care, and recording completely. Utilizing interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, family, and other members of the healthcare team. Utilizing the hospital computer system.

Required:

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

EXPERIENCE

3-5 years general nursing preferred 3-5 years critical care or PACU experience preferred Moderate sedation experience preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Possess current license as an RN in Pennsylvania, or must pass nursing boards within 6 months of hire BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire ACLS, Dysrhythmia course required or obtained within 6 months of hire PALS certification preferred Eight (8) Hours of approved Trauma Education per year required Trauma Nurse Course Completion within 1 year of hire or 6 months of transfer Casual Requirements