RN - Post Operative

2 weeks ago

Des Moines IA United States UnityPoint Health Full time

Overview

RN Acute- PACU - Methodist

Full and Part Time position with On Call;

Shifts: Monday- Friday

On call: Call during the week and weekends

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit is a 21 bay unit where patients of all ages are recovered from surgery. The PACU recovers a diverse group of patients including Traumas, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, ENT, Urology and more. Patients range in complexity from low acuity to intensive care. This PACU specializes in complex airway management including extubations.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the postoperative plan of care for the surgical patient.

Why UnityPoint Health?

* Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
* Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
* Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
* Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
* Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/

Responsibilities

* Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
* Completes documentation to assure an accurate record of patient's care.
* Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
* Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care within hospital policy and legal limitations.
* Assesses needs of patients and families, provides appropriate teaching to facilitate discharge planning, and makes the necessary referrals to community agencies to provide continuity of care.
* Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
* Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

* Current active or compact license as Registered Nurse for the state of Iowa (BSN preferred)
* Current RN License recognized by the State of Iowa Board of Nursing
* Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing preferred
* Minimum of 6 months of RN experience
* PLEASE NOTE: All newly licensed RNs with less than six months of RN experience and who are interested in this department or any other Acute RN roles within UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, are encouraged and required to participate in the RN Residency program. Newly licensed nurses must apply for the Registered Nurse Residency position.

For more information about the program and upcoming cohort dates, please go to https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx

* Area of Interest: Nursing;
* FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8;
* Department: PACU- Meth;
* Shift: 8 hour shifts ; Rotating hours 7am-11pm Monday- Friday; on call hours during the week and weekends. 1 holiday per year.;
* Job ID: 145728;

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