PACU/Pain Management RN
Location: Golden Colorado
Description: AMN Healthcare is at present looking to employ PACU/Pain Management RN right now, this job will be placed in Colorado. Further informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Position Title: PACU/Pain Management
Position Summary
The Peri-Anesthesia Registered Nurse provides direct patient care and other nursing services to patients and their fam! ilies by applying and documenting the nursing process; assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. The job description incorporates the standards and guidelines of the American Society of Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN).
About the Employer
The Surgery Center is one of Colorado’s most successful and prominent orthopedic ambulatory surgery centers. Considered the gateway to the Rocky Mountains, Golden is a small community of just under 20,000 and only minutes away from the nation’s best skiing and hiking as well as historic downtown Denver. We understand the importance of balancing career and home life and that happy employees mean happy patients.
Golden Ridge Surgery Center offers a competitive salary and wage package including exceptional benefits: health, dental and vision insurance; paid disability insurance; 401K plan; tuition reimbursement; and 4 weeks PTO.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:All GRSC Employees:
Exhibits behaviors that a! re consistent with the mission, vision and values of GRSC. Sup! ports Golden Ridge Surgery Center’s mission, vision and values. Fosters a positive environment which promotes staff development and loyalty to the organization. Demonstrates an ability to function successfully in a team environment. Accepts fiscal responsibility and financial stewardship to insure efficiency and cost containment. Complies and adheres to all GRSC Policy and Procedures, Regulatory Agency requirements and internal safety protocol. Demonstrates effective communication and human relation skills which promotes harmony and teamwork. Exhibits courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment in internal and external customers. Maintains positive attendance and communicates in advance of any absences from work. Participates as a vested stakeholder in the Center’s process management and quality improvement program. Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment of work schedule. Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing s! ituations. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. Adheres to code of conduct as outlined in the Employee Manual. Participates in QI process and activities. Attend 70% of staff meetings and in-service offerings. Accountable for reading of minutes if missed.
Position Specific:
Delivers high quality patient care: Assesses patient status though observation, interview, review of records and clinical status. Identifies physical symptoms and changes in patient condition Implements appropriate interventions and evaluates responses in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Plan, organize, implement and manage appropriate standard of care based upon assessment, knowledge of facts, surgical conditions & care, physician orders, policies & procedures and governing organization (ASPAN) standards. Formulate teaching based on patient and family needs as appropriate. Provide patient with preparation of procedures, verbal reass! urance and explanation consistently. Ensures patient confidentiality, c! omfort and safety while working with multidisciplinary team members. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop and deliver individualized care. Consistently and accurately reassess care and communicates information to appropriate personnel. Maintains knowledge of medications, IV fluids and their route of administration.Administers and controls narcotics and medications according to physician orders and policy. Assists with inventory control.Manages inventory and handles equipment with a fiscal and safety-based conscience. Ensures cleanliness and maintains state of readiness in assigned area. Exhibits good judgment and critical thinking skills in non-emergent and emergent measures. Effectively performs a variety of therapeutic/diagnostic interventions including but not limited to wound care, medication administration, catheterization and other designated procedures. Documentation in a timely, accurate and thorough manner, including medications, treatments, teaching! , charges and interventions. Is knowledgeable of and demonstrates the principles and standards of aseptic technique and universal precautions. Accountable for assignment and the completion of within the scheduled work hours. Assist with orientation of new staff members as needed.Function as a clinical resource as needed. Demonstrate ethical and legal principles to practice. Facilitates appropriate flow of patients in the OR, Pre-op and PACU. Utilizes initiative: strives to maintain steady level of productivity. Reviews record, assembles appropriate documentation and advances the patient chart throughout stay. May cover for Peri-Anesthesia Team Lead in his/her absence. Performs other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities)
1. Current licensure in this State as a Registered Nurse.
2. Previous work experience in an outpatient surgery setting or in an acute care hospital of no less than one (1) year.
3. Current BCLS certification.
4.! ACLS certification within six (6) months of date of hire.
For! immediate consideration, please call 866-720-2303 or send your resume to Theresa.hunziker@amnhealthcare.com
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