PACU RN

Company: Artesia General Hospital
Location: Artesia
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary: Responsible for the delivery of care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.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.KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:Basic computer.Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.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/ALicense/Certification - Current New Mexico License and BLS required. ACLS, PALS preferred.

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