Registered Nurse, PACU, Per Diem
Company: Eastern Connecticut Health Network
Location: Middletown
Posted on: May 26, 2023
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and
indirect patient -centered care. Coordinates patient care by
working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
Communicates, as appropriate, the patient's clinical condition,
responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or
response to treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary
to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice
through collegial support and interactions. Reports to the Clinical
Nurse Manager.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have
and maintain current a Registered Nurse license in the State of
Connecticut.
- Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification
within the new employee introductory orientation period and
maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this
role.
COMPETENCIES:
- Must be able to communicate effectively using the English
language, both verbally and in writing.
- Possesses basic computer skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time.
Job-Specific Competency
- Performs population-specific comprehensive assessments and
re-assessments of the patient's condition and care needs including
the psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects.
- Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management
tools and techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding
pain management. Documentation reflects assessments, interventions
and evaluation of effectiveness.
- Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated
by assessment and patient response to treatment., collaborating
with other disciplines as needed
- Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the
potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of
medications and their correct administration based on age of the
patient and their clinical condition.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient
outcomes.
- Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely
manner utilizing the appropriate tools.
- Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function
under stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and
sound judgment in priority setting and delegation.
- Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and
families based upon identified learning needs. Evaluates
effectiveness of learning.
- Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with
evidence-based standards. Pursues personal and professional growth
and development. Serves as a professional role model and
mentor.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care to patients served. Able to interpret data
about the patient status in order to identify each patient's
age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient
group.
- Demonstrates ability to assist physicians with procedures in
the peri anesthesia care setting, including cardio-version and
insertion of peripheral and central monitoring lines, and epidural
catheter placement.
- Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and the ability to
use appropriate equipment
- Demonstrates ability to assess cardio-respiratory systems for
changes and provides appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions and side
effects.
- Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient's
condition for safe transfer of care.
Keywords: Eastern Connecticut Health Network, Middletown , Registered Nurse, PACU, Per Diem, Healthcare , Middletown, Connecticut
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