What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN PACU position at CommonSpirit Health?
As our PACU Nurse at CHI Williston Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, you’ll apply your nursing knowledge and skills in the recovery room and it doesn’t stop there
Most patients never realize the part you played in getting them through one of their most vulnerable moments. Honoring your commitment to care for others is thanks enough.
Recovery room nursing requires keen assessment skills as your patients are sometimes not able to communicate with you. No two days are alike in the recovery room and no two patients have the same circumstances.
About Us:
CHI Williston Health now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. In our Critical Access Hospital you will be exposed to the emergency department acute care (Med/Surg) swing bed surgery outpatient treatment and so much more! CHI Williston Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a knowledge base regarding sedation/analgesic and anesthetic agents and techniques, physiologic and physiological response to the recovering patient
- Assess, plan, intervention for and evaluate the physical and physiological response to analgesia; able to plan for the risks and the interventions for those risks associated with the administration of sedation, analgesia, and anesthetic agents
- Assesses patient’s health and continuously monitors; detect changes in symptoms, health or pain, and take action as necessary; and quickly and accurately assess patient care needs
- Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol
- Collaborates with other care staff to assure smooth transition for patient throughout the facility using proper hand off techniques
- Administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments in compliance with policies and procedures
- Provides patient and family education
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
- Orient and achieve competency from all areas of the Perioperative Department
- Maintains order, stock, and cleanliness of all areas of the department
- Practices safe work habits, compliance with safety rules and regulations, and adheres to safety policies
- Utilizes resources appropriately and follows facility guidelines, policies, and procedures
Qualifications
Required Education
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing
Required Licensure and Certifications
- RN:ND
- ACLS
- BLS-CPR
- PALS
Required Minimum Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years RN experience
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong oral communications skills
- Ability to deal with conflict and difficult people
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of all regulatory agencies and their standards and processes
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Education and/or Experience
- PACU RN experience preferred
