PACU & Med Surgery RN

Duties

• of PACU & Med Surgery RN:
• Directs and/or provides professional perianesthesia nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum
• Provides clinical care to patients pre and post operatively
• Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct or provide superior nursing care
• Provides supervision and guidance to other members of the PACU or pre-operative staff; may be authorized, in the absence of the Manager of Patient Services or the Manager of Surgical Services, to make decisions affecting the PACU or pre-operative area
• Provides superior patient care at all times
• Interacts with staff members professionally, productively and courteously to support a strong culture
• Communicates in a professional and proactive manner at all times

Qualifications

• of PACU & Med Surgery RN:
• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• An Associate degree from a school of nursing is required
• Current licensure in the State of Michigan
• Current BCLS certification
• Registered Nurse has 60 days from date of hire to obtain ACLS certification
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrates excellent skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care, in order to meet documentation standards
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for professional advancement
• Previous PACU, ambulatory care, critical care or general nursing experience is preferred
• Great attention to detail and is able to perform within a high level of accuracy
• Detailed oriented, conscientious and committed to precision in work results
• Exudes respect and flexibility to impact the workplace in a positive manner
• Able to work with difficult patients compassionately with aim to deliver the highest level of patient care
• Able to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and drive
• Is aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!