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1 week ago
RN (PACU) - 10k sign-on bonus at ECHN summary:
As an RN in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at a small community hospital, I provide high quality patient-centered care and coordinate treatment with an interdisciplinary team. My role involves performing comprehensive assessments, implementing individualized care plans, and ensuring patient safety during recovery by utilizing critical thinking and evidence-based practices. Additionally, I am committed to professional development and mentoring other nursing staff while promoting effective communication and collaboration.
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS# We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care. PL days based off budgeted hours, and 3 floating holidays 401K with a 2% match is offered to RNs that are part of our union positions Annual BSN Bonus, Certification bonuses and Career Ladders with monetary rewards POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient #centered care.# Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.# Communicates, as appropriate, the patient#s clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.# Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.# Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have and maintain current a Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role.## COMPETENCIES: Must be able to communicate effectively using the English language, both verbally and in writing.### Possesses basic computer skills.# ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.# # Job-Specific Competency Performs population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the patient#s condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects. Assess and reassess pain.# Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques.# Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.# Documentation reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation of effectiveness. Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment., collaborating with other disciplines as needed# # Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.# Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning. Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards.# Pursues personal and professional growth and development.# Serves as a professional role model and mentor. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient status in order to identify each patient#s age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Demonstrates ability to assist physicians with procedures in the peri anesthesia care setting, including cardio-version and insertion of peripheral and central monitoring lines, and epidural catheter placement. Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and the ability to use appropriate equipment Demonstrates ability to assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes and provides appropriate treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions and side effects. Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient#s condition for safe transfer of care. #MPECHN#
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, PACU, patient care, interdisciplinary team, nursing process, critical thinking, patient assessment, anesthesia care, healthcare, community hospital
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