Registered Nurse - PACU

apartment McLaren Health Care location_onBay City, MI, US

Department: PACU

Daily Work Times: Variable start time; primary shift 10am - 7:30pm

Shift: Mid shift

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

Position Summary:

Collaborates with physician to provide a plan of care that will return the patient to optimal health. Provides bedside nursing care and carries out medical orders. Delegates to and oversees Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Associate, OB Care Associate, Surgical Service Assistant, Nursing Clerk and Psychiatric Tech functions. Responsible for evaluating effectiveness of care plan.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Team leads as assigned, responsible for efficient time management of peers (and self), ensuring efficient, cost-effective use of dept. resources, and ordering of supplies (may be delegated).
Possess ability to perform various assessment techniques, including cardiac rhythms and airway management, to identify potential/actual problems related to anesthesia and relevant surgical procedure. Consult anesthesiologist/physician when appropriate using assertive communication skills.
Utilize and troubleshoot specialty equipment (blood glucose monitor, IV pumps, Bladder scanner, ARJO lift/slides, EKG machine) in an independent, safe manner.

Required:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan.
BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification
Must satisfactorily complete the first available Basic Dysrhythmia course
Must satisfactorily complete ACLS course within one year of hire/transfer
Six (6) months experience in an acute care setting or equivalent

Preferred:

Previous experience in Surgical Services area
Proficient in IV starts.
PALS

Additional Information

Schedule: Full-time
Requisition ID: 25007119
Daily Work Times: VST- Primary 10am-7:30pm
Hours Per Pay Period: 72
On Call: Yes
Weekends: Yes

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