RN PACU Job at Surgeons Choice Medical Center in Warren

Register Nurse - PACU

Contingent

Surgeons Choice Medical Center is a patient centered health care facility and physician owned destination of care focusing on all hand, joint, orthopedic and sports medicine. In 2004, in an ambitious push to bring hospitality back to the hospital, a small group of top Metro-Detroit surgeons decided to create their own surgical hospital; one that provided patients with the best possible care in a small, easy-to-manage environment that truly embraces the best patient experience. We have since become the premier center of choice with 30 surgical beds, 26 rehabilitation beds, and 6 operating rooms.

Surgeons Choice Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a RN PACU. An ideal candidate has a passion to serve people to improve their quality of life and empower them on their health journey.

At Surgeons Choice Medical Center our culture starts with the hospital owners who are physicians and surgeons, working side-by-side with our management and staff, invested in improving patient care. You will be part of a caring and dynamic group of healthcare professionals that thrive on providing exceptional customer service. You will work in a friendly environment that fosters compassionate communication, responsible engagement and provides you with the resources you need to provide high-quality service. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported. If you have a desire and passion to make a difference in people's lives, Surgeons Choice Medical Center is the place for you.

Perks for our staff:

• Competitive hourly pay!
• NO WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS OR ON-CALL!
• Health Safety Measures in place for everyone
• A diverse & inclusive workforce that embraces communication, caring and courtesy.
• Positive Onboarding Experience
• 401k with company match
• Company Events
• Community Discounts

Role/Position

Definition:

Responsible for providing planned, skill nursing care for patients in the critical preoperative and postoperative periods. Provides continuous patient surveillance for early recognition and immediate emergency treatment of medical or surgical complications that may arise in any postoperative patient. Responsible for supervising Paramedics and ancillary personnel assigned to pre/postoperative area.

Qualifications/Position Requirements:

A. Education/Experience

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience in preoperative, postoperative, or critical care area preferred.

B. Licensure/Certification

• Must possess a current, unrestricted registered nurse license from the State of Michigan.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.

C. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to multi-task.
• Requires language skills adequate for high-level written and interpersonal communication in American English.
• Requires immediate judgment and response; occasionally in response to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Organization.
• Supports, and performs according to, approved policies and procedures.
• Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
• Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.
• Contributes to the progress and development of the approved Quality Management Program.
• Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.
• Contributes to the quality management process; identifies role and contributions upon request; participates in data collection activities to support the Quality Management Program.
• Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co workers.
• Interactions are respectful and courteous.
• Communicates effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary.
• Documents that information received from the patient are disseminated to the appropriate people or departments.
• Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences.
• Participates in committees, conferences, and quality management activities.
• Researches and submits pertinent articles for review at staff meetings.
• Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.
• Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.
• Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations.
• Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, in-services, workshops, seminars, and conferences according to job responsibilities and Facility requirements.
• Assists with orientation and training of new personnel and acts as a resource person for patient care problems.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
• Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance according to Facility policy.
• Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities, enforces compliance with safety and security policies and procedures.
• Responds to emergency situations with competences and composure.
• Interacts appropriately with various age groups.
• Accurately assesses and interprets age-specific patient data.
• Accurately interprets age-specific patient responses to questions and instructions.
• Involves the patient’s family in decision-making about the patient’s care.
• Provides care appropriate to the patient’s age group.
• Accurately applies knowledge of growth and development.
• Considers age-specific patient requirements when responding to emergency situations.
• Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and staff to provide effect case management.
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively delegating activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members.
• Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care.
• Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice.
• Assists with supply, drug, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability in pre/postoperative areas.
• Considers cost-effectiveness in the provision of care.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of pre-postoperative areas.
• Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required by the outpatient setting.
• Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient upon admission according to Facility policy
• Develops a plan for patient care based on assessment data; implements and documents preoperative care according to Facility policy.
• Informs patient and family about routine care and procedures related to the Perioperative experience.
• Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative period.
• Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the postoperative area.
• Documents postoperative care and identity of second person in the postoperative area during the patient’s recovery from anesthesia/sedation according to Facility policy.
• Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered.
• Performs all other duties as assigned