RN- PACU FT- 1635

RN-PACU FT -1635

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• - Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.
• Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material.
• Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
• Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Assist in the orientation/training of new employees.
• Assist other staff in the performance of their assignments.
• Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts.
• Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• - As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES

• - Basic computer.
• Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

• AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
• Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
• Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
• ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.

Qualifications

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Education – Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing – Associate Degree or Diploma required.
• Work Experience – One-year relevant experience, graduates accepted based upon position availability.
• Training – N/A
• License – Current New Mexico License required or RN License with Multistate Compact privileges.
• Certification – BLS required. ACLS, PALS required or within 90 days of employment.TNCC and ENPC preferred.