PACU Nurse

2 weeks ago

Sacramento, California, United States Dignity Health Full time

Overview

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Outpatient Surgery are units that demand a very high level of critical thinking team work and organization. The perioperative program is high volume in open and hybrid procedures. We have a large population of orthopedic and spine patient population are an accredited orthopedic and spine Center of Excellence. Nurses in our perioperative setting are able to work with the latest technology in surgical advances including robotic assisted procedure. In 2021 Mercy General was awarded the Robotic Center of Excellence. The RNs function with a high degree of autonomy and deliver exceptional standards of care producing some of the best clinical outcomes in the state. Mercy General made the 35 top hospitals for cardiac surgery and ranked 3rd in the state of California HealthGrades

Many registered nurses are attracted to our units for cutting edge procedures with a high level of procedural experience required by many advanced practice programs. At Mercy General Hospital you will develop the skill set to manage very acute and complex surgical patients.

Our Mission is provide the most comprehensive and advanced patient care in a compassionate environment respecting the whole individual.

Core Duties:

  • Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit according to unit standardsCare of patient including planning implementing evaluating and educating
  • Performs legible timely concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures; proficient and competent with the computerized documentation systemAccepts responsibility and accountability for own decisions and behaviors; recognizes accepts and cooperates with direction from facility leadership
  • Participates in orientation of new staff ancillary personnel and mentors students in a constructive and positive manner; serves as resource to staff from other nursing departments
  • Continues education by attending non-mandatory education offerings specific to area of practice maintains awareness of issues related to nursing profession
  • Provides measurable written goals appropriate to level of experience during annual appraisal process; achieves pre-set goals throughout the yearMaintains a safe working environment by utilizing appropriate resources protocols procedures and communication to appropriate personnel
  • Applies safety precautions and principles to patient care including all applicable National Patient Safety Goals and adherence to medication management policies and procedures
  • Communicates clearly and effectively using proper communication etiquette. Uses medical terminology accurately; includes reporting abnormals or change in patient condition to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
  • Participates in unit service line and Dignity Health Quality initiatives. Includes Patient Satisfaction and Core Measures

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • One (1) year of experience as a PACU RN in a post-anesthesia care unit within an acute care setting
  • Current BLS ACLS and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Pay Range

$ $79.28 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


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