Role Overview:
This position involves providing direct patient care in a Pre-operative setting within a 24-bed PACU, primarily focusing on neuro, transplant, ortho, ENT, cardio, vascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine patients. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, including education on post-treatment management and medication. It requires assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, developing and documenting personalized care plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Promote a healing environment through patient and family education.
- Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, along with ongoing professional development.
- Assess patient needs, preferences, and barriers, ensuring comprehensive communication across care teams.
- Utilize critical nursing skills within established standards of care.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree and RN license; no prior experience required.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
- Safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices.
Opportunities & Benefits:
- Opportunity for cross-training and career advancement via a structured RN Career Ladder promoting professional growth, leadership, and pay increases.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
- Participation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment working alongside renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, with exposure to advanced procedures and new initiatives.
This role offers a challenging and rewarding environment for nurses committed to excellence in perioperative patient care and professional development.