SOCH - SJC - Registered Nurse PACU (Surgical Service)Posted: November 11, 2009
* Registered Nurse PACU a?? Surgical Services (Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus): Within the ten (10) Post-Operative beds in the PACU at St. Joseph Campus, the Post Anesthesia Care RN follows the Nursing Process, including but not limited to; assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating each patient to administer quality patient care while meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient recovering from anesthesia and surgery. Our PACU RNs provide specialized care utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and the appropriate medications in the immediate post-operative setting, in addition to ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for the patient and staff. The Post Anesthesia Care Nurse is also expected, as a high priority, to demonstrate compassion, respect and medical excellence throughout the patients stay in surgical services. Surgeries include, but are not limited to; Ortho, Neuro, ENT and Plastics. PACU Nursing Team works closely and collaboratively with the OR, Ambulatory Surgery and Digestive Health Associates. REPORTS T0: Nurse Manger SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Nursing Attendants and Orderlies, Immediate Treatment Assistants SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM): Education: • High School diploma or GED • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Experience: • One (1) year of previous Med/Surg experience required • One (1) year of recent (within the last 2 years) PACU experience OR at least one (1) year of critical care experience, which can include the surgical intensive care, cardiac care, medical intensive care or emergency department preferred • Completion of Critical Care Class, Arrhythmia Interpretation and Defibrillation Class within 90 days of hire Knowledge, Skills, Ability: • Current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. • Basic Life Support Certification • ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) within one year • PALS within one year Working Conditions: • The position required heavy physical demands of lifting, positioning patients and moving equipment. • Works on a nursing unit and in patient rooms PHYSICAL EFFORT: ACTIVITY & STRENGTH: (MEDIUM) Low Lift (floor to knuckle): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Mid Lift (knuckle to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) High Lift (shoulder and above): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Full Lift (floor to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Carry: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Push: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Pull: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Overall Strength Category: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.) Dictionary Of Occupational Titles Constant (C) 67-100% Workday Occasional - Frequent (F) 34-66% Workday Occasional (O) 0-33% Workday Not Present (N) Activity - Job Demand Walk a?? Frequent Climb Stairs a?? Occasional Stoop a?? Frequent Kneel a?? Occasional Crouch a?? Occasional Reach (immediate) a?? Frequent Reach (overhead) a?? Occasional Handling a?? Frequent Fingering - Frequent Sitting a?? Occasional Standing a?? Constant Push Cart - Frequent Pull Cart - Frequent INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: Internal • Communicates appropriately with physicians and team members of the Surgical Services Department External • Patients and ancillary support staff Please refer to job code 287865 when responding to this ad.
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