RN - PACU

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Part-Time | 12 Hour Shift Nights

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities

* The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care to patients in all settings in collaboration with other health care providers.

* The RN is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law.

* Utilizing organizational resources, the RN acts as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care including delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement activities.

* The delivery of nursing care within the Kettering Health Network reflects the missions, vision, values, and philosophies, of the organization and nursing departments

Qualifications

Applicants Must Have:

* Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN, ACEN, or CCNE) if they are a new graduate nurse.

* Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire).

* A nurse who is returning to the acute care setting after five or more years may be required to provide evidence of successful completion of a refresher course.

* BLS certification

* ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice

* At least 3 years of ICU or PACU experience

Preferred Qualifications

Required Skills

* BLS certification ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice

Essential Functions

* ☐ Responsive to coaching to correct risky behaviors and applies learning to next situation ☐ Demonstrates nursing clinical skills necessary to make pertinent and accurate assessments of the physical, psychological, spiritual and educational needs of the patient ☐ Analyses collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual and potential individualized age specific patient problems and/or needs ☐ Develops a plan of care based on patient assessment, diagnosis and co-morbidities ☐ Implements the plan of care and executes interventions provide safe quality care based on assessed needs, established standards of care.

☐ Evaluates and modifies the care plan based on patient response ☐ Appropriate delegation based on the patient's care plan and skill level of the personnel. ☐ Timely documents in the electronic medical record or the appropriate venue. Documentation reflects nursing care, patient response and associated pertinent information related to the care of the patient. ☐ Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and critical thinking skills ☐ Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations ☐ Verifies current patient medications and completes reconciliation documentation.

☐ Safely administers medications utilizing the "five rights". ☐ Consistently informs patients when new medications are ordered, informs patients of the implications and possible side effects of these medications* ☐ Aware of population specific quality indicators; practice reflects actions that support core measures. ☐ Behavioral choices align with safe practice standards

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.