Registered Nurse- OR/Recovery- Recovery/PACU
Beloit Health System, Beloit, WI, United States
Beloit Memorial Hospital is looking to add a Registered Nurse to our Recovery/PACU team at Beloit Memorial Hospital.
Shift: 1st
Schedule: 8a-6:30p
Hours per week: Varied/Per Diem
Benefits Status: Not Eligible
Department: Recovery (PACU)
The Registered Nurse will care for, plan, coordinate, supervise and provide for clients throughout their life span. Under general supervision, they deliver care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Care Nurses provide care and support patients before, during and after surgery. OR/PACU Nurses also assist the surgeon and the surgical team in their tasks.
Responsibilities
OR/PACU Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of OR/PACU Nurses include, but are not limited to:
Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience.
Serve as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center.
Monitor use of and charge for all supplies used. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
Record all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format with computer software application appropriate to the position.
Preps operating room for patient/procedure.
Identify actual and potential risk to patients and others and take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum.
Make quick assessments of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
Depending on setting, may also direct care provided by licensed practical nurses and nursing aides.
During the surgical procedure, OR Nurses can take the role of Circulating Nurse, with additional duties as assigned.
OR/PACU RN may be asked to float among various clinical services, as directed
eeded.
Job Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
ADN, Diploma, BSN, or MSN degree acceptable
State of Wisconsin Nursing licensure or permit required
On-call requirements, 30-minute response time
Basic Life Support/CPR within 3 months
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination
Ability to see and hear at a level sufficient to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly and to interact positively with patients, peers, and the public
Ability to carry up to 15 pounds
Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
Reporting Relationship: Clinical Manager and/or Department Director
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Shift: 1st
Schedule: 8a-6:30p
Hours per week: Varied/Per Diem
Benefits Status: Not Eligible
Department: Recovery (PACU)
The Registered Nurse will care for, plan, coordinate, supervise and provide for clients throughout their life span. Under general supervision, they deliver care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Care Nurses provide care and support patients before, during and after surgery. OR/PACU Nurses also assist the surgeon and the surgical team in their tasks.
Responsibilities
OR/PACU Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of OR/PACU Nurses include, but are not limited to:
Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience.
Serve as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center.
Monitor use of and charge for all supplies used. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
Record all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format with computer software application appropriate to the position.
Preps operating room for patient/procedure.
Identify actual and potential risk to patients and others and take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum.
Make quick assessments of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
Depending on setting, may also direct care provided by licensed practical nurses and nursing aides.
During the surgical procedure, OR Nurses can take the role of Circulating Nurse, with additional duties as assigned.
OR/PACU RN may be asked to float among various clinical services, as directed
eeded.
Job Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
ADN, Diploma, BSN, or MSN degree acceptable
State of Wisconsin Nursing licensure or permit required
On-call requirements, 30-minute response time
Basic Life Support/CPR within 3 months
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination
Ability to see and hear at a level sufficient to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly and to interact positively with patients, peers, and the public
Ability to carry up to 15 pounds
Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
Reporting Relationship: Clinical Manager and/or Department Director
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