Staff - Senior Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $32-50 per hour
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a Registered
Nurse (RN) PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Senior for a nursing job in
Dallas, Texas.Job Description & Requirements
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your
abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas
of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland
works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of
individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining
Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's
served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to
work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team
where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.PRIMARY
PURPOSE--The RN is a licensed professional who uses the Parkland
nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care
delivery, that focuses on a particular patient
population(s)/specific health conditions, by the health care team.
Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies
nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops
and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the
patient's response. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient needs and
the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through
the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or
delays. The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel
based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition
and the competencies of the employee.--MINIMUM
SPECIFICATIONSEducation:--- Graduate of a Registered Nursing
program, Bachelor's in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred.Experience:-
Must have two (2) years of Medical Surgical experience and
completed an approved Post Anesthesia Residency Program-OR- ---
Must have two (2) years of experience in PACU setting and
demonstrate proficiency in a high acuity PCAU environment-OR- ---
Must have two (2) years of recent ICU experience and completed an
approved Critical Care Residency
Program.--Certification/Registration/Licensure:- Must have current
RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of
Nursing or valid Compact RN license.- Must have current healthcare
provider CPR course completion card from one of the following: -
American Heart Association - American Red Cross Rescuer - Military
Training Network.- Must have current ALS/ACLS certification--- Must
have current PALS course completion card within 90 days of hire or
reclassification into the role.--Required Tests for Placement:-
External candidates must pass (80% or above) PACU's assigned
challenge exam(s).- Internal candidates changing specialties must
pass (80% or above) PACU's assigned challenge exam(s).--Skills or
Special Abilities:- Provides care to assigned patient population in
accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act,
established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical
area specific standards.- Applicants must pass Medication
Examination prior to hospital orientation. Current Parkland
employees requesting reassignment to role must have current
Mediation Examination on file.- Provides continuous assessment,
consults with other team members as required and provides nursing
care which demonstrates patient centered/patient valued care.-
Exercises independent judgment in providing nursing care.- Must be
able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good
oral and written communication skills.- Must be able to communicate
effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff in
accordance with established policies and procedures.- Must be able
to demonstrate the ability to provide direction to non-nursing
staff, serve as a preceptor, and function independently as a charge
nurse.- Must demonstrate clinical proficiency in the post
anesthesia care. - Must be able to prepare and conduct in-service
educational programs.- Must be able to demonstrate patient
centered/patient valued behaviors.- As applicable, will be required
to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care
for specialty care area.- Integrates national nursing organization
resources/standards of practice in decision making and
educational/performance improvement projects.--Responsibilities1.
Serves as a patient advocate, by focusing on patient needs, patient
rights and confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences.
Maintains positive working relationships with all Parkland internal
and external customers, employees, etc. Serves as a resource for
patients and other healthcare team members. Provides patient care
educational information and training for patient and family
members. May serve as a resource for specific clinical patient care
issues. Provides appropriate hand off any time care is
relinquished.2. Maintains and implements knowledge of applicable
rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact or
govern nursing practice, and ensures the hospital and Parkland are
incompliance. Develops effective internal controls that promote
adherence to applicable state/federal laws and the program
requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state and
private health plans. Maintains and updates knowledge of
sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment and
appropriate utilization of supplies and material.3. Performs
appropriate patient assessments. Participates consistently in
Universal Protocol, site marking identification, identifications of
appropriate clinical interventions and skills appropriate to Pre Op
Holding area assignments. Utilizes critical thinking skills to
ensure optimal patient care in the pre-operative setting.4.
Provides critical care to adult/pediatric patients in the Post Op
Phase 1 recovery. Performs appropriate patient assessments,
continuous monitoring and recognizes changes in patient --s
conditions providing appropriate interventions as necessary.
Consults with other team members as required, notifies providers to
report changes in patient condition and implements orders in a
timely manner. Exercises independent judgment in providing safe
nursing care to the critically ill/stable patient. Provides safe
medication administration and appropriate pain management provides
emergency resuscitation care and individualized plan of care.
Ensures patient meets the phase 1 discharge criteria and provides
appropriate hand off to ensure safe continuum of care.5. Completes
appropriate documentation. Maintains accurate and timely entries
and notations in patient care records and hospital documents.
Ensures that all records meet the standards of the Post Anesthesia
Care Unit and Parkland.6. Serves as a preceptor to newer nursing
staff members.7. Identifies ways to improve work process and
improve patient and customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to
supervisor. Implements and monitors results as appropriate in
support of the overall goals of the PACU/HA. Participates in
Quarterly Nursing Clinical Rounds when assigned, preparing and
conducting an in-service for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.8. Stays
abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in the
perioperative nursing practice by attending seminars, workshops,
reading professional journals and actively participating in
professional organizations. Maintains State of Texas Licensure as a
Registered Nurse, plus any additional required
licensures/certifications. Integrates knowledge gained into current
work practices.9. Seeks and utilizes direction from more
experienced staff and team members as needed. May work with other
staff in providing direction to non-nursing staff. Participates in
information exchanges with nursing and other Parkland staff that
support the standards, mission, goals and objectives of the
department and Parkland.Parkland Health and Hospital System
prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability,
national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran
status.--As part of our commitment to our patients and employees'
wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free
campus.Parkland Health and Hospital Systems Job ID #911145-en_US.
Posted job title: Sr Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty - PACUAbout
Parkland Health and Hospital SystemMissionWe will advance wellness,
relieve suffering, develop and educate.
VisionWe will advance health equity through excellence as a public
health system.
Parkland's values are the principles that guide us. They are
reflected in our actions. Our values are spelled simply as I CARE.I
CARE stands for:Integrity - I will be honest, trustworthy,
authentic, humble and transparent.Compassion and collaboration - I
will provide service in a spirit of empathy, concern and love. I
will work together with others to deliver excellent care for our
community.Accountability - I will hold myself and others
responsible for performance excellence, stewardship, and will
welcome feedback.Respect - I will value the unique and diverse
experiences of others and treat everyone with kindness and
humility.Equity - I will value the diversity of patients and
colleagues and strive to promote everyone's health, dignity, and
voice.
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