Include but not limited to providing direct patient care to Pediatric/adult ambulatory surgical populations: maintaining airway, vital signs, monitoring EKG, pain management. Care is inclusive of entire perioperative experience. This staff member could potentially rotate between the Pre-op area, Phase I and Phase II recovery, and short stay unit. Provide patient/family education. Family centered care is provided through collaboration with all members of the health care team in order to meet the specialized care requirements of the specific population. Participate with health team members for problem solving in area management. Candidate must be highly motivated to provide excellent care and patient advocacy. Charge nurse responsibilities are shared by all RNs on the unit as assigned.
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Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
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Minimum of 2 years of surgical PACU experience (Phase I required within 1 year)
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Pre-Op experience within the last 1 year.
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Current PACU Adult experience
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ACLS and PALS Certification
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Experience with airway management.
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Proficient with IV starts
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Proficient in Michart (optime)
In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
- BSN preferred
- Adult Experience
- Pediatric Experience
- Surgical short stay experience
- Ambulatory Surgery Experience in a fast paced ambulatory environment
- Preoperative Call Experience
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Self-motivated individual with excellent organizational skills
- CPAN or CAPA certified
- Evidence of continuous professional development activities
- Demonstrated recent experience with continuous quality improvement projects
- Willingness to serve on unit committees to improve patient outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to care for patients following ASPAN staffing guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a multidisciplinary team with the goal of service excellence and Family Centered care.
- Ability to present a positive image of the facility.
- Demonstrated ability to direct nursing practice and apply nursing judgement to a variety of situations.
- Excellent attendance as evidenced by previous performance evaluations and/or attendance record.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to direct nursing practice and apply nursing judgment to a variety of situations.
- Demonstrates consistent critical thinking skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrates accountability/dependability as evidenced by completion of mandatories and department based competencies within an established time frame.
- Ability to meet functio
