RN PACU

The Essentials:

Schedule: PRN | Minimum 24 hours Scheduled in four week period

Location: Akron, OH - Outpatient Surgery Center - 3975 Embassy Pkwy | On-Site

Specialties: PACU / Orthopaedics / Plastics

What you'll do:

• Provide and coordinate nursing care, and resource management for patients and families in the post-operative areas.
• Uses good judgement and is guided by the knowledge of basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care processes and flow of patients through the post-operative area.
• Develops a nursing plan of care based on identified nursing diagnosis, patient care needs and standards with input from patient and/or family;
• Applies a systematic problem-solving approach in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing plans of care; Documents implementation of the plan of care and all nursing interventions.
• Monitors patient's vital signs; Performs IV therapy, venipunctures, and other procedures; Obtains specimens for testing as ordered; Facilitates physician's orders;
• Provides appropriate care to pre-op and post-op patients; Completes and documents necessary pre-op/post-op teaching of patient and family; Provides discharge instructions to patients. Practices with a questioning attitude; Shares ideas for improvement/revision of policies/procedures which would enhance the work environment and overall operation within the division.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Graduate of a school of Nursing; B.S.N preferred.
• Experience: Minimum One (1) to two (2) years of PACU/ICU/ER experience required.
• License/Certification: Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio; BLS required. ACLS required. PALS required within 6 months of hire.

Build Your Career with Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

At Crystal Clinic, people come first-patients and team members alike. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a supportive environment where you can grow and make a real difference. Join our 5-star team of experts in orthopedics and plastic/reconstructive care, with over 50 board-certified physicians and 15+ locations across Northeast Ohio.

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