Registered Nurse PreOP/PACU II 6215

Company: Vail Health
Location: Vail
Posted on: March 27, 2020

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE:The Preop/PACU Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for providing compassionate and individualized nursing care for patients and their families in collaboration with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction2. Provides patient education to facilitate plan of care, promote optimal wellness, and provide discharge instructions for home care3. Demonstrates ability to delegate and or provide care appropriately and according to all regulatory requirements4. Demonstrates competent PreOP/PACU nursing skills with all patient types and age groups with minimal supervision5. Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines6. Completes patient documentation and paperwork with accuracy7. Ability to work in both PreOP and PACU and take call independently8. Ability to assume new assignments as directed with competence and necessary skillset aligned with ASPAN standards9. Ability to identify abnormalities and perform necessary interventions during post-operative emergencies10. Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families11. Role models the principles of a Just Culture12. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant Experience:One--year PreOP/PACU experience requiredLicense(s):Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.Certification(s):Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association required.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), required. Education:Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Nursing for positions hired after 11/01/2018 or BSN obtained within five years of date of hire if after 11/01/2018 required

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