Perianesthesia RN- II (Part Time, Days)

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Job Summary

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Responsible for the planning and delivery of care utilizing nursing processes: assessment, implementation, and evaluation. Oversees the plan of care, utilizes effective problem-solving strategies, and applies evidence-based practice. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director and has passion for learning, provides compassionate and family centered care for Pre and Post Anesthesia care patients.

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Job Specific Duties

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• Supports the Service Recovery Program. Ensures that behavior meets/exceeds acceptable Service Scores.
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• Ensures completion of patient admission history, assessments, and pre-procedure verification process in accordance with universal protocol and hospital policy in a timely and accurate manner.
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• Evaluates and manages the patient airway post-operatively, applying knowledge of the physiological changes to the airway as a consequence of anesthesia and surgery.
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• Completes all nursing multisystem assessment that includes head to toe, vitals, pain management, and post anesthesia scores.
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• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
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• Follows physician’s orders, administers, and reconstitutes medications when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy.
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• Programs and troubleshoot PCA/NCA, syringe, and macro pumps according to orders, following policy and procedure for medication and blood/blood products.
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• Performs reassessments as per policy and when there is a change in the plan of care or when an intervention is performed.
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• Communicates and documents the patient’s progress including critical findings, critical lab results, and changes in the patient’s condition with the multidisciplinary team. Performs and documents discharge planning per policy.
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• Accesses Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and performs charge reconciliation according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record.
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• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician.
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• Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health-related needs (i.e. disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care, etc.).
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• Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process between phases of care, at shift change, and patient reassignments and documents handoff in EMR.
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• Works to meet/exceed standards in achieving quality index goals by completing documents in a timely manner & being accountable to regulatory requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH & other accrediting agencies.
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• Accountable to optimize first case starts to prevent delay of patient care per departmental goal.
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• Demonstrates knowledge and adherence to HAC/HAI prevention program protocols to minimize risk and harm to patients.
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• Monitors surgical site and performs post-surgical site assessment, checking for circulation, color, temperature, and movement.
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• Promotes a safe "error-free" working environment by consistently adhering to infection prevention on assigned shift and demonstrates proper personal protective equipment (PPE) indication and use.
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• Participates in the environment of care rounds to ensure adherence to regulatory and safe standards.
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• Responsible for providing care in the PACU I phase 50% of the time ensuring PACU I phase competencies
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• Maintains availability for on-call assignments (nights, weekends, holidays) per departmental and hospital policy.
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Minimum Job Requirements

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• Registered Nurse RN - Registered Nurse RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
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• American Heart Association BLS – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
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• American Heart Association PALS – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. Within 1 year of hire
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• American Heart Association ACLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Within 1 year of hire
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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• BSN degree preferred or currently enrolled in BSN program (requiring proof) within 36 months of hire.
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• A minimum of 1 year experience as an RN preferred.
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• Nursing experience in a pediatric healthcare surgery setting preferred.
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• Possesses proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Cerner preferred.
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• Career Development: National Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) and/or certification equivalent within 5 years of hire preferred.
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• Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care.
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• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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• Ability to positively influence, hold self, and others accountable
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• Able to work effectively in collaborative environment.
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• Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
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• Able to float within Surgical Services while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service.
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• Responsible for providing care in the PACU I phase 50% of the time ensuring PACU I phase competencies.
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• Available for on-call assignments (nights, weekends, holidays) per departmental and hospital policy.
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\nNursing - Clinical\n
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\nSAME DAY SURGERY-2100-760010\n
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