What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN PACU position at St Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital?
Overview
St. Lukes Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook Champions and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise including heart care women’s health and orthopedics.
Responsibilities
The RN in PACU utilizes the nursing process to identify patient needs and priorities of care through assessment, planning, and delegation of care based on patient needs post-anesthesia and evaluation of the patient’s response. Is held accountable for policies and procedures of the department and organization. This position supports the mission, vision, and philosophy of CommonSpirit Health.
Qualifications
Pay Range
$33.00 - $52.80 /hour
St. Lukes Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook Champions and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise including heart care women’s health and orthopedics.
Responsibilities
The RN in PACU utilizes the nursing process to identify patient needs and priorities of care through assessment, planning, and delegation of care based on patient needs post-anesthesia and evaluation of the patient’s response. Is held accountable for policies and procedures of the department and organization. This position supports the mission, vision, and philosophy of CommonSpirit Health.
- 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
- Associates Degree Nursing required
- At least one (1) year of RN experience required
- Registered Nurse the state of Texas (RN:TX)
- BLS required
- ACLS (within 6 months)
- Experience working in PACU preferred
Pay Range
$33.00 - $52.80 /hour
Salary : $33 - $53
