Nurse, Peri-Anesthesia

Found in: Talent US A C2 - 2 weeks ago

LuthervilleTimonium, United States HealthEcareers - Client Full time
Job Summary:
Provides quality patient care for pre-operative and post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing philosophy and approved standards.
Essential Responsibilities:

  • Performs within the established standard of pre- and post- anesthesia nursing and critical care nursing.
  • Utilizes the standard of care in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
  • Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions and problems identified pre-operatively and intra-operatively.
  • Provides nursing care utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes within seconds, to reverse and revive the patients physiological functions.
  • Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques.
  • Assembles and communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of care.
  • Executes proper use of equipment and supplies used in the pre-operative area and the recovery (Stage I and Stage II) area.
  • Participates in the Perioperative Services quality assurance program.
  • Promotes personal and professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs.
  • Participates in the professionalism of the Perioperative Services by adhering to the standards.
  • May be required to administer conscious sedation after appropriate training and competency requirements are met
  • Assumes other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

  • A minimum of two (2) years current PACU or critical care experience required.
Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
  • Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire
OR
  • Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire
  • Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Additional Requirements:
  • Good oral and written communication skills required.
  • Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Recent PACU experience preferred.
  • BSN preferred.