Lifestyle Weekend PACU RN

Trinity Health - West Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

West Des Moines, IA

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Lifestyle Weekend PACU RN position at Trinity Health involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages in a post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). The role requires a team-oriented approach to patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans in collaboration with physicians. The RN will work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and is expected to maintain professional standards and ethical principles while delivering care.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to patients, including assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides nursing care guided by physician orders, unit protocols, and professional judgment.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with staff, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues by sharing knowledge and skills.
• Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Considers factors relating to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning/delivering patient care.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.
• Utilizes hospital information system to process orders/data and retrieve patient information.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients' records.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices).
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Complies with OSHA/JCAHO and other regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines.
• Assists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of charge, patient record, answering phones and call lights, processing physician orders).
• Maintains patient care supplies, equipment, and environment.
• Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested.
• Supports and participates in departmental Performance Improvement projects.
• Attends departmental and other meetings as assigned.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa.
• Experience in a nursing role, preferably in a PACU or similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of nursing standards and practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
• Bilingual skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance coverage.
• Vision insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Continuing education support.