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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU
Part-time, Rotating shift, Flexible start time (7a-7p, 8a-8p, 9a-9p, 10a-10p)
UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel Air, MD

Job Summary

A clinically competent professional who utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver care to the patient population on an assigned unit.

• Completes all pre-post procedural documentation and Surgical Checklist.
• Communicates patient’s clinical information to physician and Anesthesia care provider as needed. Verifies that a copy of patient’s medication list is present for review by Anesthesia provider.
• Verifies that clipping of the Surgical site has been performed prior to taking the patient to the OR
• Verifies that site marking has been completed prior to taking the patient to the OR.
• Assesses patient upon arrival to each department.
• Conducts pre op interview of patient validating critical data to include but not limited to surgical procedure and medication allergies.
• Develops a prioritized plan of care (POC) based on medical diagnosis and identified patient/family needs to include but not limited to:
• Collection and documentation of VS, NPO status, surgical/medical history, allergies, other relevant data.
• Updates POC in accordance to ASPAN, CSPAN guidelines.
• Implements the plan of care by performing evidenced-based interventions and treatments specific to diagnosis and procedure to be performed. Demonstrates ability to function effectively in clinical emergencies. Demonstrates skills and competencies in :
  • Ventilator management
  • Advanced hemodynamic monitoring (Arterial line, Flow Track, PA catheter, CVP monitoring)
  • PCA
  • PNB
  • Intracranial pressure monitoring/lumbar drain management

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  Uses approved two patient identifiers when administering any test, treatment, giving/taking blood, medications, IV therapy per hospital policy. Approved identifiers are patient name and date of birth.
• Demonstrates ability to function effectively in clinical emergencies

Skills & Abilities

• Convey effective verbal and written communications;
• Utilize basic assessment and critical thinking skills;
• Organize and manage time effectively setting appropriate priorities;
• Make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures and nursing standards;
• Successfully complete standardized dosage exam;
• Adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts;
• Effectively function as a member of a collaborative team;
• Respond to emergency situations appropriately,
• Adhere to standards of behavior and support Culture of Excellence.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelors preferred.
• Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Maryland.
• BLS and ACLS required, PALS required for PACU and Pre-Op nurses within six months of hire.
• Additional certification and/or training as determined by department per job task list.

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