Per Diem PACU RN

Convergence Health is seeking a dynamic and motivated Per Diem (PACU) nurse to provide safe, efficient, and effective patient/family focused care for patients from infancy to geriatrics, and across the peri-anesthesia continuum. The SDS-PACU RN is responsible for the pre-operative and post-operative assessment and treatment of assigned patients undergoing surgery or procedures at the Center. The ideal candidate will cultivate strong relationships with Providers, and patients, while delivering exceptional, quality, patient-centric care as well as being an integral part of our team.

Key

Responsibilities: Acts as an advocate for the patient before, during and after surgery. Ensures all aspects of key surgery safety checks are completed prior to and after the procedure/surgery (including PACU and Phase II). Assesses the knowledge of the patient or designated support person, and provides education regarding the procedure, including pre- and post-operative. Actively involves the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting plan of care and rehabilitation process. Perform pre-operative patient management, ensuring documents, tests, and pre-assessments are completed, facilitating communication between patient and anesthesiologist/surgeon, including full admission of patient the day of procedure. Performs post-operative patient care, including patient assessments, post-operative planning, and discharge teaching. Follows ASPAN, AORN and other best practice standards and guidelines for peri anesthesia practice Identifies and reports patient safety concerns, actual events or near misses through the safety reporting system, as well as to the OR Charge RN or CNO. Maintains privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information. Promotes and role models collegial, collaborative relationships with all members of the interprofessional team. Provides age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.

A current, unrestricted license as an RN in the state of Nevada A nursing diploma, associate’s or undergraduate degree from an accredited school of professional nursing A minimum of two years of ICU or Emergency nursing experience preferred Two years’ experience in a SDS/PACU environment is preferred Flexibility to cover at least 3 shifts per month Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications A patient-focused, team-oriented attitude and a passion for surgical nursing Your ability to remain calm and critically think/problem solve during urgent, or crisis situations. Your ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.

Physical

Requirements: Ability to lift between 30-50lbs. Standing, walking, pulling, pushing All applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.

Minimum

Requirements: At least 2 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting, such as a medical-surgical unit A willingness to learn Proficiency in MS Office