Registered Nurse; RN - Recovery Room; PACU - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery Room (PACU) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
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Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

32

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

* PACU, OR, ED or ICU experience

* Full Time - 32 hrs/week

* On call schedule required

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient's problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

Essential Job Functions

* In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness.

* Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.

* Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.

* Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.

* Delegates tasks and functions according to applicable laws, regulations, and standards, taking into consideration the competency of the assignee.

* Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers necessary for completion of surgery.

* Observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assists the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.

* Provides preop, intraop, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions.

* Assess the patient's condition before, during, and after the operation to ensure an optimal outcome for the patient.

* Anticipates the scrub nurse's needs and opens sterile packs, operates equipment, and keeps accurate records.

* Responsible for reprocessing if on Endoscopy team.

* BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

* Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)

* ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within 6 months based on specific surgical department requirements)

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience

* 2 years of Critical Care experience (preferred)

* Completion of OR internship program (preferred)

Skills

* Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff.

* Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others.

* Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission.

* Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources.

* Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care.

* Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.

* Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly.

* Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness.

* Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.

* Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

* Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources.

* Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.

* Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops.

* Exhibits professionalism through…