Registered Nurse RN - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - MyMichigan Health : Job Details

NOTE: This position will support MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw, currently Ascension St. Mary's, and will be based in Saginaw. Filling this position is contingent on the final close of the sale between Ascension and MyMichigan Health, and we reserve the right not to fill this position in the event the final sale is delayed or canceled.

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position maintains adequate respiratory and cardiac status of patients awakening from anesthesia. Continually assesses the patient, carries out doctor's orders while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(30%)* Regularly assesses patients/clients needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.(30%)* Provides direct resident care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc.(20%)* Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.(10%)* Processes physician/provider orders and performs physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.(10%)* Follows up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information.Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables.Provide education to meet the individual needs and ability to learn.Participates in care conferences as assigned.

Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each resident patient.Coordinates care provided by Patient Care Technicians.Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient.Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit.Instructs other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.Demonstrates understanding of clinical pathways and utilizes appropriately.Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data.Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.Participates in regulatory surveys. Participates in the performance improvement activities.Assists with orientation and ongoing competencies.Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care.Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars.Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures.Demonstrates and verbalizes the different types of anesthetic agents and methods of administration, their expected physiologic response and possible side effects.Demonstrates skills for assessment and maintenance of ventilation and homeostasis.Demonstrates and documents assessment of level of consciousness and promotes reactivity.Demonstrates assessment of pain, promotes comfort through required intervention and documents accordingly.

Demonstrates and verbalizes intervention that moves the patient toward PACU discharge criteria and promotes continuity of care.Effectively completes final patient preparation in the Pre-Op holding area.Demonstrates skills for assessment, documentation, pre and post procedure care, and follow up for pain clinic patients including use of appropriate forms and safe monitoring of patient.Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required Equivalent Experience - Within 12 months of hire or transfer

BLS - Basic Life Support Required Equivalent Experience - Within 1 month of hire or transferRN - Registered Nurse Required Equivalent Experience -

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Education: Associates Degree Comments: Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

At MidMichigan Health, we hold these values to be fundamental:Values:Excellence - We offer nothing less than the best. We adhere to the highest standards possible in clinical care and customer service. We continuously measure ourselves and constantly strive to improve. Integrity - We do the right thing, each time, every time. We treat each individual with compassion and respect, demonstrating the pinnacle of professionalism and dignity. We communicate openly and honestly. We recognize the unique individuality of each person. In all that we do, we exemplify the highest ethical standards.Teamwork - We provide individual commitment to a group effort. Collaboration benefits everyone - most importantly, our patients. It promotes efficiency, fosters professional and organizational growth, encourages learning, and stimulates innovation.Accountability - We accept responsibility for all we do. We are accountable for the outcomes of our efforts. We are responsible to the communities we serve, to our patients, and to one another. We recognize that as health care providers we occupy a position of trust.Behavior Standards:We use the following behaviors to support our values and provide a clear and simple description of exactly what is expected of every employee: Attitude is Everything, Reward and Recognition, Thoughtful Communication, Teamwork, Service Recovery, Patient Safety, Appearance Matters, Service Excellence, Privacy and Confidentiality, and Electronic Communication Manners.