Post-anesthesia care unit nurse job description
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Example post-anesthesia care unit nurse requirements on a job description
Post-anesthesia care unit nurse requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in post-anesthesia care unit nurse job postings.
Sample post-anesthesia care unit nurse requirements
- Active RN license
- Certification in Post-Anesthesia Nursing
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Minimum of 2 years of PACU experience
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
Sample required post-anesthesia care unit nurse soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Compassionate and empathetic towards patients
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
Post-anesthesia care unit nurse job description example 1
Albany Medical Center post-anesthesia care unit nurse job description
Weekend_Evening (United States of America)Registered Nurse (RN)
Post Anesthesia Care Units (PACU)
Albany, NY
If you are looking for an RN position on a Post Anesthesia Care Unit, part time weekend evening, this could be your opportunity!
The Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred.
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Some departments require additional certifications.
• Previous experience as a PCA or other nursing assistance preferred.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
• Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.
The main campus has two PACU's with a total of 53 available beds (43 adult and 10 pediatric beds) for recovery after surgery. The patient population served includes male and female, infant to geriatric populations, for many surgical specialties including trauma and acutely ill surgical patients. There are both adult and pediatric surgical waiting areas for family and friends adjacent to the unit.
Post Anesthesia Care Units (PACU)
Albany, NY
If you are looking for an RN position on a Post Anesthesia Care Unit, part time weekend evening, this could be your opportunity!
The Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred.
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Some departments require additional certifications.
• Previous experience as a PCA or other nursing assistance preferred.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
• Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.
The main campus has two PACU's with a total of 53 available beds (43 adult and 10 pediatric beds) for recovery after surgery. The patient population served includes male and female, infant to geriatric populations, for many surgical specialties including trauma and acutely ill surgical patients. There are both adult and pediatric surgical waiting areas for family and friends adjacent to the unit.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
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Post-anesthesia care unit nurse job description example 2
El Camino Health post-anesthesia care unit nurse job description
El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.
Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.
FTE
1
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours
80
Work Shift
Evening: 8 hours
Job Description
Applies nursing process and theories, as well as principles of psycho-social and physical sciences, in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying patient care. Strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self (or others who are under her/his direction) and for the delivery of care consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights for Nursing. The Clinical Nurse provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes. All aspects of the Clinical Nurse's performance supports service excellence and a healing environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
Experience
PACU
Recent PACU experience preferred or must have two years of recent critical care/ ED experience
License/Certifications
Registered Nurse License - California Board of Registered Nursing
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support- American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support- American Heart Association
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate in English and to perform potentially complex speaking, reading, writing, and mathematics.
Ability to organize, prioritize and delegate appropriately.
Ages of Patients Served
This position will serve all age groups one year of age or greater.
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.
Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.
FTE
1
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours
80
Work Shift
Evening: 8 hours
Job Description
Applies nursing process and theories, as well as principles of psycho-social and physical sciences, in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying patient care. Strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self (or others who are under her/his direction) and for the delivery of care consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights for Nursing. The Clinical Nurse provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes. All aspects of the Clinical Nurse's performance supports service excellence and a healing environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
Experience
PACU
Recent PACU experience preferred or must have two years of recent critical care/ ED experience
License/Certifications
Registered Nurse License - California Board of Registered Nursing
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support- American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support- American Heart Association
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate in English and to perform potentially complex speaking, reading, writing, and mathematics.
Ability to organize, prioritize and delegate appropriately.
Ages of Patients Served
This position will serve all age groups one year of age or greater.
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024