RN, Registered Nurse PACU - Ambulatory Surgery Cen
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary:Responsible for admitting the patient to the clinical
area and providing nursing care to the preoperative patient, as
well as, developing a nursing care plan specifically designed for
the individual patient. The staffing of the Center is based on a
teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical
areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal
ones as staffing and patient needs change. We are also looking for
one to deliver nursing care in the Post-Operative Care Unit (PACU)
to patients entering the postoperative phase of treatment,
responsible for assessing the patient's condition and readiness for
discharge. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork
concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and
may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as
staffing and patient needs change.Responsibilities:PACU 1. Ensures
that the PACU has a clean and therapeutic environment for all
patients at all times 2. Ensures supplies and equipment needed are
available and in good working order 3. Admits the patient to the
unit and monitors recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedure
4. Makes initial assessment and determined the nursing needs of the
patient 5. Follows and implements physician's orders and performs
all required nursing activities 6. Explains nursing procedures and
actions taken to help reduce anxiety 7. Identifies patient's
physical and mental status 8. Monitors the patient's medical
condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting
physician or anesthesiologist 9. Documents accurately in the
patient's medical record the care received and the progress in the
recovery process 10. Assures that the patient fits the documented
criteria prior to discharge 11. Gives patients and family members
emotional support as necessary 12. Performs other nursing duties as
assigned 13. Maintains established Center/departmental policies and
procedures 14. Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center
related business 15. Develops and maintains an effective working
relationship with patients, families, visitors and other Center
employees 16. Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all
records or documents as indicated by policy. 17. Participates in
Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous
improvement of patient care and Center
businessRequirements:Graduate of an accredited school of
professional nursing or vocational schoolLicensed to practice in
the statePrevious preoperative care experience preferredPrevious
PACU experience preferredACLSPALSBLSWork Type:Full Time
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, San Antonio , RN, Registered Nurse PACU - Ambulatory Surgery Cen, Healthcare , San Antonio, Texas
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