RN PACU Outpt Surgery Center; Per Diem

Overview

Purpose of Position: Utilizes the nursing process in planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care given to the surgical patient during the pre and post-operative period. Plans and delivers safe, effective nursing care until the patient is discharged from his/her care to the recovery.

• Understands all aspects of post-operative care, to include assessments and potential complications.
• Takes appropriate safety and infection control measures at all times. Has working knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation.
• Maintains and evaluates own clinical expertise and clinical practice, demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of facility responsibilities and growth in profession.
• Conducts quality review audits as assigned by manager or designee.
• Maintains flexibility with scheduling and job assignments in order to cover patient needs.
• Fosters a positive and professional ambulatory surgery center environment by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner and by participating as a team member.
• Participates in committees, work groups, and meetings as deemed necessary. Can demonstrate measurable results and meet target dates.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and takes part in shared leadership.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS)/Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and ACLS.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process utilizing standards set forth for Nursing Practice by the ANA and ASPAN.
• Organizes, modifies, evaluates, documents, and maintains the plan of care for PACU patients based on total assessment and the age of the patients.
• Participates and cooperates in the unit-based Quality Improvement processes.
• Practices, develops and endorses customer service skills in relationships with internal and external customers.
• Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patient’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
• Evaluates and documents patient’s response; monitors and recognizes changes in physiological and psychosocial status; takes appropriate action based on clinical condition, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology of patient.
• Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in patient harm.
• Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements.
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
• Regular, punctual and dependable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Basic Life Support and ACLS Certification required.
• Critical Care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements.

Per Diem Hours, Rot. Days, Occ. Weekends & Holidays

Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod

Massachusetts-Mashpee

MAC-Cape Cod Surgery Center

Hourly

35.41 - 46.02