Registered Nurse PACU
Company: Rapides Regional Medical Center
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: March 9, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Description Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver
excellent care patients deserve? At Rapides Regional Medical Center
we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as
a(an) Registered Nurse PACU and access programs to assist with
every stage of your career.Benefits Rapides Regional Medical Center
offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life,
career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many
common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include
prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as
telemedicine services and free AirMed medical
transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits,
life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts,
supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness,
hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft
protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving
assistance, pet insurance and more.\nFertility and family building
benefits through Progyny\nFree counseling services and resources
for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing\nFamily support,
including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and
consumer discounts\n401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of
pay (based on years of service)\nEmployee Stock Purchase
Plan\nRetirement readiness and rollover services and preferred
banking partnerships\nEducation assistance (tuition, student loan,
certification support, dependent scholarships)\nColleague
recognition program\nTime Away From Work Program (paid time off,
paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and
leaves of absence)\n Learn more about Employee Benefits Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.\n Are you a
continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA
Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the
United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner
of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of
Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities
within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more
affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for
our Registered Nurse PACU opening and continue to learn!Job Summary
and Qualifications The PACU nurse serves as primary caregiver for
an individual or a small group of patients. Uses the process of
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to provide or
assist in providing patient focused, outcome oriented patient care
in accordance with the established policies and procedures of
Rapides Regional Medical Center. Maintains clinical competence for
all age groups. Effectively communicates with all members of the
healthcare team and promotes patient satisfaction strategies to
enhance the patient experience. \n What you will do in this role:
The PACU nurse serves as the primary provider of patient care and
is ultimately responsible and accountable to the patient for the
assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient
focused, outcome oriented care.Through assessment of the patient's
physical, nutritional, psychosocial, spiritual, emotional,
cultural, educational, and rehabilitative needs, problems are
identified and documented in the clinical record and communicated
to the physician, case manager, and ancillary departments when
appropriateAppropriate standards of care, care plans, and
interventions are initiated, professionally modified, and
communicated to the patient and other members of the healthcare
teamAble to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety,
and related criteria appropriate to the following age groups:
pediatric, children, adolescent, adult, geriatricProvides
patient/family health education that promotes healthy behaviors,
supports recovery, and enables the patient/family to be involved in
decisions about their own careThe patient's responses to
interventions and progress toward desired outcomes are assessed,
re-assessed, evaluated, and documented in the clinical
recordPatient care activities are coordinated through collaboration
and planning with other members of the healthcare teamPhysicians'
orders are carried out accurately and efficiently, and clarified
when necessaryAdverse or sudden changes in the patient's conditions
are promptly communicated to the physician, charge nurse, nursing
supervisor, and/or family with specific and pertinent dataAble to
identify potential or actual victims of abuse and understands the
proper reporting mechanismAble to recognize adverse drug reactions
and demonstrates understanding of proper reporting mechanism once
reaction is identifiedAppropriately assesses the patient's pain and
involves the patient in effective management of that pain using
appropriate interventionsAble to demonstrate the knowledge and
skills necessary for administration of blood and blood products and
appropriately monitors the patient receiving blood/blood products
for any transfusion reaction; takes proper measures once a reaction
is recognizedPatient care equipment is utilized safely and
efficiently in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Standard precautions are promoted and followed in the utilization
of principles of infection control in patient careAchieves stated
goals related to job performanceEducational attendance records
reveal attendance at all required educational
programs/in-servicesAble to anticipate opportunities to provide
excellent customer service by consistently practicing positive
customer service behaviors, being proactive in service recovery,
and serving as a liaison between patients, families, physicians and
other members of the health care team Able to develop and maintain
a professional relationship with each staff member by demonstrating
effective communication to promote teamwork, establishing goals on
the unit in relation to patient care and staff development, and
creating an environment conducive to the delivery of quality
patient care as evidenced by an open and cooperative work
environment Models commitment to the organization by cultivating an
environment of trust, serving as a resource to peers, and
displaying appropriate behavior that positively influences the
morale of the unitExhibits professional appearance by adhering to
the Dress Code policy \n What qualifications you will need:Advanced
Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment
start datePALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 60
months of employment start dateRegistered Nurse DiplomaGraduate
Nurse, or Registered NurseBasic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for
Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment
start date This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for
COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations
(unless a medical or religious exemption is approved). Rapides
Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in
Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care
to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30
medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that
well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient
satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive
culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of
patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and
your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to
patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise
can do for your career. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one
of the World's Most Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute
more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an
estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care,
uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Good people
beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.\nHCA Healthcare
Co-Founder If growth and continued learning is important to you, we
encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse PACU opening. Our
team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the
possibilities apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and
value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis
of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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