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SUBJECT: PostAnesthesia Care Unit Charge Nurse HRJD.041e

JOB DESCRIPTION
PostAnesthesia Care Unit Charge Nurse

Department: PostAnesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction and leadership of the CNO, and DOO, the PostAnesthesia Care Unit Charge
Nurse serves as a clinical and professional role model while fostering growth and development opportunities for staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring daily job performance of clinical staff members
• Participation in the evaluation process
• Effectively managing resources using a multidisciplinary approach
• Planning, directing, implementing, and improving clinical services
• Assisting with the development of policies, procedures and orientation protocols
• Follows and adheres to all hospital policies and protocols
• Practice within Joint Commission, Title 22 and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

Services (CMS) regulations, HCAI and other regulatory bodies.

• Builds and maintains professional relationships with patients, physicians, vendor representatives and visitors
• Works collaboratively with medical staff members and Medical Director
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development and practice
• Develops professional goals to maintain and expand clinical and managerial competency
• Participates in departmental and hospital-wide committees
• Critical Thinking o Anticipates patient needs and staffing requirements o Remains calm in emergent situations o Prioritizes and multi task o Time management skills o Flexible in dealing with change o Follows chain of command
• Role Model o Has a positive can do attitude o Demonstrates caring and compassion o Uses diplomacy in difficult situations o Addresses complaints and concerns in a timely manner o Mentors employees with encouragement for growth

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Effectively communicates changes in patient status to Physician Assistants,

Physicians and other departments as necessary

• Coordinate discharge activity for outpatients and inpatients
• Maintain nurse to patient ratio, matching patient’s needs with competence of nursing staff
• Coordinate daily department flow to include assignments, breaks and other duties as needed to ensure quality patient care and efficiency of the department

Original Date: 11-7-07 Revised Date: 21-Jul-23 [9]

Approved, Chief Executive Officer_08.08.2023: ~ Director of Human Resources: 08.08.2023

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SUBJECT: PostAnesthesia Care Unit Charge Nurse HRJD.041e

• When making assignments: o Consider qualifications and competency of personnel o Consider patient needs and preferences o Provide consistent breaks and lunches according to labor laws
• Act as a clinical resource
• Knowledge of Unit equipment
• Daily communication huddle & communication binder, ensure all staff are provided communication
• Reviews next day schedule with CNO and DOO to ensure all staffing needs are met
• Provide tentative staffing schedules 6 weeks in advance.
• Ensure staff know and understand that flexing schedules is necessary and times will vary on a daily basis depending on the volume
• Proactively plans for future staffing deficiencies
• Develop and ensure new personnel follow an orientation process that includes areas of

PACU and SNU

• Works collaboratively with Pre-Op to ensure endoscopy patients and pain intervention patients procedures are timely
• Implement department processes to maintain proper flow of patient having pain intervention and endoscopy procedures
• Cross train staff as needed for non-surgical procedure patients to ensure patient care meets all patient safety standards
• Ensure department orientation forms are completed and submitted to HR in the appropriate time frame
• Complete 90 day and annual evaluations within the appropriate timeframes and due dates o Acknowledge and provide positive feedback to staff in real time or as soon as possible when appropriate o Addresses the need for performance improvement with staff o Collaborates with Manager on review narrative
• Oversees completion of staff competencies
• Ensure time card edits are completed to include reviews of missed meals, missed punches and OT
• Ensure time cards are approved and submitted with the appropriate timeframe
• Ensures time card edits are completely timely
• Ensures cost containment process are in place to reduce waste and unused supplies
• Ensures charges are captured appropriately
• Participates in variance reporting to monitor financial performance
• Establishes protocols for department duties o Opening the department o Monitoring Outdates o Ordering of medications and supplies o Narcotic counts

Original Date: 11-7-07 Revised Date: 21-Jul-23 [9]
Approved, Chief Executive Officer_08.08.2023: ~ Director of Human Resources: 08.08.2023

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SUBJECT: PostAnesthesia Care Unit Charge Nurse HRJD.041e o Extra cleaning as needed o Closing the department o Other items as identified

• Provide direct patient care
• Cross train staff to other departments as possible
• Participates in departmental & hospital wide committee
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with all hospital departments
• Other duties as assigned
• Practice within Joint Commission, Title 22 and ASPAN

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• BSN recommended
• MSN preferred

Minimum Experience
5 years experience in Perioperative nursing or intensive care

• A sincere interest in post anesthesia nursing

Required Course(s)/Training
BLS

• ACLS
• PALS
• CPAN recommended
• Computer skills

Required Certification/Registration:

*Current licensure with the State of California
Physical Requirements: *
For the purpose of the American Disability Act (ADA), this position has been assessed to identify essential and marginal functions. Tasks listed below are considered to be essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with qualifying disabilities in order to perform the essential function of the job

• Work Position o Sitting 30% or more o Standing 40% or more o Walking 30% or more

• Body Movements o Lifting/Carrying up to 20lbs Frequency, less than 15% o Bending and stooping Frequency, less than 15% o Hand grip, wrist and digital dexterity Frequency, 30% o Pushing/Pulling Frequency, 40%
• Speaking, hearing and visual acuity to receive and interpret instructions
• Verbal and written English communication skills
• Mathematical and reasoning skills

Original Date: 11-7-07 Revised Date: 21-Jul-23 [9]
Approved, Chief Executive Officer_08.08.2023: ~ Director of Human Resources: 08.08.2023

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SUBJECT: PostAnesthesia Care Unit Charge Nurse HRJD.041e

• Normal vision range. Ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols
• Requires the use of office equipment, such as computer, telephones, photocopier, scanner, and facsimile machine

Employee Signature Date

Original Date: 11-7-07 Revised Date: 21-Jul-23 [9]
Approved, Chief Executive Officer_08.08.2023: ~ Director of Human Resources: 08.08.2023

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person