Registered Nurse Pre-OpPACU Nights RN
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Job Location:
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care including direct patient care patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Nursing Care Model which includes accountability for planning implementing evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role informal and formal leadership roles and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level experience patient acuity fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.
The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care including direct patient care patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Nursing Care Model which includes accountability for planning implementing evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role informal and formal leadership roles and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level experience patient acuity fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.
What do Pre-Op/PACU Nurses do at Mayo Clinic
Focuses on the phases of patient care before and immediately following a surgical procedure however they do not perform the actual surgery. This includes Pre-Op Phase 1 PACU and Phase 2 PACU.
Assess quickly identify and resolve pre-operative issues.
Starting and monitoring IVs administering pre-operative medications and performing pre-operative instruction and explanation of patients rights and procedures.
In the PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) the nurse will provide care for post-op patients recovering from general regional and local anesthesia.
Traditional Onboarding 12- week clinical orientation designed for nurses with Preop/PACU or higher acuity level experience.
Fast paced Critical Care Nursing Concepts
On Call: Weekday (Mon-Fri) approximately 1 per 4-week schedule 2130-0730
On Call: Weekend Saturday and Sunday 12-hour shift approximately every 13th-14th weekend.
Pre-Op/PACU Department Snapshot
72 Pre-Op/PACU Beds
105 Nurses
10 Patient Care Techs and 5 Clinical Assistants
Pre-Op ratio-1 RN : 3 patients
Phase 1 PACU ratio-1 RN : 2 patients
Phase 2 PACU ratio-1 RN : 3 patients
Fast-paced unit utilizing critical care nursing concepts
This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Qualifications
All associate degree or diploma registered nurses hired into the Department of Nursing with a RN start date after April 1 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of their baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within 5 years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.
Graduate of a nursing program
Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program preferred but not required.
One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting is preferred.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include days evenings nights holidays and weekends and on-call.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership effective communicator and excellent critical thinking skills.
License or Certification:
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area. ACLS required in Florida.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
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