RN PRN OPS/PACU- Main

A registered professional nurse responsible for the delivery of patient care for assigned patients on a specific shift worked. Coordination of all aspects of the medical plan and nursing standards of care using the nursing process. Also directs and guides the activities of other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Must be able to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Come join the Augusta Health team located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Fishersville, VA. Augusta Health is an independent, community hospital recognized as one of Healthgrades' 50 Best Hospitals in America. Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of our community through access to excellent care. We build trust and peace of mind through our core values of patient-and community-centeredness, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork. Requirements Nursing Diploma and/or Associate Degree in Nursing Educational requirements per hospital certifications (

Example:

Stroke, Orthopedic/Spine) Current and valid Registered nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or from a state that is part of a Compact agreement with Virginia

ACLS & PALS

prior to coming off orientation BLS Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience Preferred Qualifications

BSN, MSN CPAN CAPA

Previous PACU or critical care experience Previous ambulatory surgery experience Skills Clinical competence in all aspects of the

OPS/PACU

Unit. Completion of annual Augusta Health education requirements and unit competencies. Annual education required per hospital certification(s). Demonstrates good leadership and communication skills. Demonstrates job related computer competence as seen in patient documentation and information retrieval, Meditech applications and GE applications. Practices within scope of Nurse Practice Act. Familiar with current Standards of Peri anesthesia Nursing Practice. Familiar with accrediting body standards applicable to daily work practices. Company Information Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations. Equal Opportunity Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information. Requirements Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia Must have a strong desire to work with a high-risk and complex patient population. Must have solid critical thinking skills and a strong application of the nursing process. Must have effective adherence to infection control practices. Positive attitude, with enthusiasm for caring for our community Strong verbal and written communication skills Effective time management skills Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.