PACU RN / Full Time/Perm - Queens - FlexStaff

About the position

FlexStaff is looking for a PACU RN in Queens. Under the direction of the Nursing Manager or Head Nurse, the PACU RN plans, directs, administers, and evaluates patient care through the application of the nursing process. The role involves participating in the revision, implementation, and evaluation of Standards of Care, Performance Improvement (PI) plan, and policies and procedures. The PACU RN coordinates patient care and collaborates with members of the health care team, demonstrating and facilitating excellence in nursing practice through coaching, education, and mentoring of nursing staff, and leading practice change initiatives based on evidence and data analysis. The PACU RN is also a clinical resource for allied personnel in the clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Performs systematic and ongoing assessment of patient's biopsychosocial and educational needs while continuously maintaining and meeting patient safety goals.
• Plans, directs, and monitors nursing practice and provides nursing care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients.
• Elicits patient/family participation in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.
• Implements plan of care.
• Initiates patient/family education plan and evaluates patient/significant other understanding of content or ability to perform certain skill(s).
• Evaluates and revises the plan of care to reflect the resolution of problems and/or new patient needs.
• Initiates action to meet discharge needs through patient/family education or utilizing hospital/community resources.
• Promotes nursing practice guided by the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses.
• Participates in the implementation and evaluation of the unit QI/PI program(s).
• Analyzes unit performance improvement (PI) activities and integrates improvement activities into nursing practice and patient care.
• Fosters positive public relations for hospital and profession.
• Establishes caring relationships with the patient, family, and other participants in healthcare to achieve quality outcomes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures, fire safety, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster plan and procedures.
• Supports and participates in unit orientation of new staff members.
• Participates in the interview and selection of staff for assigned unit.
• Supports and/or participates in approved research programs and evidence-based practice projects.
• Assesses, organizes, and assigns patient care, documentation, and other nursing responsibilities according to patient needs and the education, experience, and competence of nursing staff.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care.
• Maintains continuity of patient care through unit handoff mechanisms.
• Participates in the identification of human and material resources available within budget that will facilitate the delivery of safe, efficient, and cost-effective quality patient care.
• Participates in Shared Governance Councils meetings and supports Council decisions.
• Participates in Staff meetings and assigned committees.
• Directs professional and non-professional staff members.
• Reports any unusual or unexpected outcomes to appropriate person.
• Champions patient-centered care and the culture of safety.
• Utilizes the principles of the TeamStepps Program to improve communication, safety, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Participates in the achievement of the Hospital's Strategic Goals.
• Supports Unit staff achievement of the Hospital zero defects goal.
• Evaluates own nursing practice; seeks constructive feedback through peer review, and acts to achieve goals identified in performance appraisal.
• Maintains clinical competence by keeping abreast of current trends in health care, legislation, regulations, and nursing practice.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities to maintain current clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to practice setting.
• Anticipates patient's needs and takes initiative to meet those needs.
• Provides consistent and timely follow-through which ensures that all customer requests are addressed in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Makes every attempt to defuse potentially volatile situations.
• Resolves differences in a spirit of cooperation; creates solutions that benefit all parties.
• Able to maintain composure, efficiency, and positive customer service-oriented manner during periods of peak workload.

Requirements

• A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in New York State.
• Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.