Department: PACU

Shift: Days/Afternoons

Daily Work Times: PST 10:00 VST 11:00

Scheduled Biweekly Hour: 40

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.    PACU: 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.

 

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan

2. Must satisfactorily complete the first available Basic Dysrhythmia course. 3. BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification 4. Six (6) months experience in an acute care setting or equivalent  5. Must satisfactorily complete ACLS course within one year of hire/transfer (PPH/PACU/PMCS/ENDO MINOR PROCEDURES)   

Preferred: 

1.  Previous experience in Surgical Services area  2.  Proficient in IV starts 3.  PALS (PACU)   Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws.  We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.      

 

Additional Information Schedule: Part-time Requisition ID: 25001183 Daily Work Times: PST 10:00 VST 11:00 Hours Per Pay Period: 40 On Call: Yes Weekends: Yes