Registered Nurse - PACU 1.0 FTE 1400-2230 SFH (21393)
Location: Federal Way Washington
Description: Franciscan Health System is employing Registered Nurse - PACU 1.0 FTE 1400-2230 SFH (21393) right now, this career will be placed in Washington. Detailed specification about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Job Summary:
This job is responsible for directing and coordinating members of the care team, focusing on the provision of i! ndividualized quality patient care consistent with organizational standards. Develops the patient plan of care in partnership with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and patient/family. This position is responsible for providing Perioperative nursing care of all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures, to include ambulatory, acute and chronic patient care. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the direct and indirect implementation of the patient’s plan of care in the PACU.
Essential Duties:
Manages and coordinates the care of patients in a defined care delivery model, utilizing the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Supervises and/or provides all nursing care provided to an assigned patient population. Any delegated care is based on the abilities and limitations of care personnel and patient acuity. Continually monitors the performance of the team members reporting to the ! RN and adjusts the delivery of care or clinical technique appr! opriate to the patient.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
Accountable for patient/family education in collaboration with interdisciplinary care team and patient/family.
Documents nursing care and patient status in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care.
Provides a safe environment and promotes quality patient care through adherence to established standards.
Identifies opportunities for and participates in performance improvement activities.
Demonstrates competent professional practice, and engages in opportunities for professional growth.
Contributes to the productivity and professional environment of the department.
Performs related duties as required.
Identifies the post-surgery patient at risk for complications and provides appropriate interventions.
Performs a systematic and thorough physical assessment based upon knowledg! e of the post-surgery physiology.
Manages patients with invasive lines and equipment (i.e., arterial lines, Swan Ganz lines and chest tubes).
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred
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Experience:
One-year experience within the last three (3) years in an acute care setting preferred.
Minimum of 2 years current experience in an acute, inpatient PACU setting within the last 3 years strongly preferred,
OR
Graduate of ICU residency with a minimum of six months ICU experience.
Experience with airway emergencies, (i.e. laryngospasms, airway obstruction, stridor and arrest) preferred
.
License/Certification:
Current State Licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
BLS required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PA! LS) certifications required.
Certified Perianesthesia Nurse (C! PAN) or Certified Ambulatory Peranesthesia Nurse (CAPA) preferred.
Additional Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence:
Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity:
Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion:
Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence:
Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
Maintains confidentiality a! nd protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers
Job
Nursing - RN
Primary Location
WA-Federal Way-St Francis Hospital
Shift
1400-2230
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
80
Weekends Required
Occasional
Status
Full Time
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Franciscan Health System.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 19:19:17 GMT
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