Recovery room nurse job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $37.02 - $55.52 / hour
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Utilizing advanced digital technology and an accomplished medical staff, Southern Hills Hospital with 265 beds, provides the communities of southwest Las Vegas with emergency and pediatric emergency services, behavioral health inpatient and outpatient programs for ages 55 and older, an accredited Chest Pain Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, OB-GYN and diagnostic imaging and surgical services. Southern Hills Hospital’s advanced care and superior service make for better outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Our PACU Recovery Room team is a committed, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patient interactions. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Nurse of Pre-procedural and Post-Anesthesia Care Units, as part of Peri-Operative/ Surgical Services is a clinically competent Registered Nurse in the areas of Pre-and Post-operative area, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit; working within the provisions laid down by the Nevada State Board Of Nursing, N.R.S. 449- and N.A.C

Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing, Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred

Licensure: Licensed in State of Nevada – Registered Nurse
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in Peri-Operative Services, for either Endoscopy, Pre-& Post Operative Care unit, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. Or ICU required to qualify for consideration
Certification: ACLS Certification from the American Heart AssociationPALS Certification from the American Heart AssociationBLS Certification from the American Heart AssociationModerate Sedation-in-house certification CPAN, and/or membership of ASPAN preferred

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.

Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) is a community of 94,000 Registered Nurses and 38,000 active physicians. We have over 1,900 facilities ranging from hospitals, freestanding ER’s, ambulatory surgery centers, and urgent care clinics. Our facility-based staff continues to raise the bar in patient care. Ten HCA hospitals have been named in IBM Watson Health’s top 100 best-performing hospitals based on patient satisfaction and operational data.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off ( PTO ) and Personal Leave
• 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
• Home , Auto , and Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program ( ESPP )
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• Legal Benefits and lots more!

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Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at St. David's Georgetown Hospital!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), you will plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care for assigned patients. You will direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to post-anesthesia and post-operative patients.

* You will complete an age-appropriate assessment on each assigned patient and create a specific plan of care upon patient arrival

* You will obtain supplies, equipment, and medication needed for patient care

* You will monitor the patient throughout the recovery phase

* You will identify and correct airway obstructions, ensure uninterrupted oxygen therapy, and extubate patients

* You will administer IV therapy

* You will recognize and report variations in patient condition to the appropriate individuals (physician, anesthesiologist, clinical nurse coordinator)

* You will monitor patients for adverse reactions prior to transport from Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

* You will make rounds to check equipment cleanliness and appropriate storage

* You will monitor narcotic and medication control

Job Requirements

Experience

* 1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)

* Previous acute care experience - preferred

Education

* Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN)

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - preferred

Licenses and Certifications

* Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David's Healthcare policy

* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification per St. David's Healthcare policy

St. David's Georgetown Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare facility located north of Austin, Texas. This medical center features more than 100 patient beds and is known for its Level IV trauma center , Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center. The hospital's range of services include 24-hour emergency care , inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, and more.

St. David's Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits - St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our PACU Recovery Room Registered Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job DescriptionJob Description

Scope of Service

Surgical Services Pre/Post has 7 pre-operative beds, including one isolation room and 9 post-operative/procedure beds, including one isolation room, which can be used for both Phase I and phase II patients as needed. Surgical Services Pre/Post hours of operation are from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm with a call team available 24/7 for emergency surgeries or procedures. Surgery services provided may include General, Urology, Orthopedics, Gynecologic, Plastic, Dental/Maxillofacial, Otolaryngology, and Minor Neurosurgery.

Responsibilities

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for coordinating clinical care of patient. Integrates all health care providers to ensure high quality patient/family outcomes, and establishes a consistent and accountable relationship with patient/family. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, initiation and development of the plan of care, patient/family education, utilization management and discharge planning.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential functions- Continuous: lifting up to 1/2 lb., seeing, hearing, talking, grasping, fingering. Frequent to continuous: standing, walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling. Frequent: pushing and pulling up to 30 psi, lifting up to 10 lbs., sitting, bending. Occasional to frequent: squatting, twisting. Occasional: pushing and pulling up to 70 psi; lifting: horizontal lift/carry up to 75 lbs. with assistance, floor to waist up to 35 lbs., waist to shoulder up to 25 lbs., overhead level up to 15 lbs.; carrying up to 35 lbs, running, climbing, side bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching. Operates various machines/tools/work aids.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside work. Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and communicable diseases. Work environment may be highly stressful, fast paced and hectic. Assignment to inpatient adult psych areas and Family Treatment Center includes occasionally accompanying patients outdoors. Management of confused/disoriented and combative patients may involve tasks which may compromise physical safety.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education/Certification and Licensure:
1.Licensure: Registered Nurse, State of Hawaii
2.Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing; Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.
3.Current BLS/HCP card in all areas; ACLS, NALS and/or PALS in designated areas.
4.Ability to read, write, speak and understand English effectively.

Additional Requirements

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

Current ACLS certification required.
PALS certification required.
CPAN/CAPA certification preferred

B. EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year PACU Phase 1 RN experience within the last five (5) years.
One (1) year ICU RN experience required within the last five (5) years.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

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