Responsible for safe and effective delivery of patient care to the pre and postoperative patient. Responsible for PACU call Responsible for working all area’s of the department including preoperative area, postoperative area and post anesthesia care unit
1. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical and religious diversity 2. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. 3.
Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation. Documents readiness to learn, teaching barriers and outcomes. 4. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner, according to hospital policies and procedures. 5.
Effectively utilizes the nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes. Assessment/ Reassessment Nursing Diagnosis/Goal Setting/Plan Implementation Evaluation 6. Engages in activities to expand and/or enhance the professional nursing role, which includes integration of research and evidence based practice.
Seeks continuing education opportunities Supports professional Nursing organizations Supports Nursing certification Utilizes evidence-based practice Supports and utilizes research in practice Supports committee/council involvement 7. Provides leadership and autonomy in the professional practice setting and the profession. Assists with the orientation of new employees Precepts student nurses Delegates appropriately Self-manages time and responsibilities 8.
Develops, implements and prioritizes and individualized plan of care based on identified needs that addresses physical, safety, educational, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, developmental and functional needs 9. Delegates respectively and appropriately to health care team members 10. Recognizes that patient’s right to safe care 11.
Acts in accordance with hospital policies and code of conduct 12. Correctly administers medications and treatments 13. Maintains healthy work environment to enhance nurse retention and recruitment 14.
Utilizes the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice 15. Seeks experiences from formal and independently learning activities to develop clinical and professional skills. Qualifications Education Requirements and Other
Education Level: Graduate of an accredited nursing program Certification/Licensure: Illinois licensed or eligible. CPR certification required ACLS provider status preferred PALS provider status preferred Experience
Minimum one year of PACU experience preferred Critical care experience preferred
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