RN - PACU (Procedural)

Position Summary:
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma in Nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
• Continuing education requirements for this position will include content that is assigned by the organization to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification requirements. This content will only apply to those directly assigned to the total joint replacement practices. This requirement is subject to change pending updates to DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification standards.

Essential Functions:

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Assists and collaborates with physicians, Anesthesia personnel, and OR Staff in providing a safe, positive, and efficient experience for patients and families.
• POC testing on patients (glucose and urine pregnancy, iStats)
• Provides direct patient care to patients emerging from anesthesia post op
• Initiates IV therapy as ordered
• Administers medications as ordered
• Patient Assessment
• Provides discharge instructions for patients meeting phase I and Phase II criteria
• Works collaboratively with Child Life specialists as needed
• Assist Anesthesia when performing nerve blocks, Epidurals or Intrathecal
• Discontinue IV
• Proficient in monitoring and maintenance of:
• Monitoring of s/p mechanical thrombectomy
• Arterial and central line
• Chest tube
• Femostop Application
• Lumbar-EVD drains
• Sheath Vascular Access
• Mechanical ventilation
• IV medications

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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.