Staff Nurse - PACU

apartment Licking Memorial Health Systems location_onNewark, OH, US

Staff Nurse

Outpatient Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) cares for immediate postoperative patients in all age ranges. Post anesthesia care is provided for a range of specialties including ambulatory, inpatient and critical care patients. Aspects of care include respiratory and cardiovascular stability, with adequate control of pain and nausea. In addition, coordinates care of outpatient surgery patients with other health care providers. Duties of a PACU nurse include specializing in intravenous access for medications, blood and other blood products; provide age-related care from child through geriatric population; demonstrate good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, visitors and other health system personnel; accountable to patient and family for the care provided, and to the Director of Outpatient Services for the totality of performance; attend internal and external meetings to keep current with literature; meet all criteria/factors required of core values and competencies.

On call hours are required for this position. The number of call days per staff member varies due to vacations, sick time, FMLA, etc. On average, each staff member is assigned 4 days of call per schedule.

Responsibilities

LMH-formulated nursing plan of care for patients

Evaluate patient care outcomes utilizing Process Improvement.

Utilizes Epic for patient documentation

Accurately document on specialized forms, and ensure departmental documents are in control

Demonstrate understanding of various IV medication therapies and other treatments

Demonstrates knowledge of policy and procedures specific to IV's, implanted ports and PICC lines; proficient in accessing all

Concurrent chart review, chart disposition and reconciliation of orders and patient charges

Provide accurate clinical information to ancillary support services, such as hospital and physician coders for billing purposes

Enter charges correctly

Assist with data collection and entry for Process Improvement and other quality activities

Requirements

Current RN licensure State of Ohio.

Keep current with new technology and new drug information

Maintain HCP certification

Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.

Work independently

Maintain customer service by supporting and demonstrating "Service Excellence" within the department and throughout the organization

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

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