SDS/PACU/PAT - REGISTERED NURSE - PRN - 1ST SHIFT

Company: Wilson Health
Location: Sidney
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire Same Day Surgery/PACU/PAT Registered Nurse for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio) area.

Key Perks and Benefits:

• Industry leading retirement plan- employer contributions begin day one, no waiting period for participation. Who We Are:
  
  At Wilson Health, our mission is to improve the health and wellness of our communities by delivering compassionate, quality care. We are committed to making a difference for our neighbors, friends, and family and our vision is to be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative community health.
  
  Employment Status: PRN
  
  Working Hours: As Needed (call rotation as well)
  
  Shift: 1st shift
  
  Position Reports to: Director of Surgery
  
  Department Description: Wilson Health's Surgical Services Department performs more than 4,000 inpatient and outpatient surgeries and other procedures annually in the fields of gynecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, podiatry, plastic surgery and endoscopy, as well as radiology interventional procedures. The department is staffed by board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists, highly skilled registered nurses, surgical technologists, sterile processing technicians, medical assistants and X-ray technologists.
  
  Job Summary: Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to pre-operative, post-operative, ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled persons in the hospital setting.
  
  Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Interviews patient and/or significant other and completes initial assessments in a timely manner.
  • Adequately assesses and re-assesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
  • Develops, updates, and evaluates individualized age specific plan of care including goals, nursing actions, expected outcome, and evaluation.
  • Implements a plan of care based on assessment data as well as a sound knowledge base.
  • Initiates PAT and PACU Phase I and II discharge planning to meet patient needs.
  • Evaluates and modifies the plan of care based on observable responses by the patient and attainment of patient goals
  • Assures accuracy of orders, including coordination of diagnostic test, lab work, etc.
    • Administers and documents medication in a safe and timely manner.
    • Performs treatments and diagnostic testing according to hospital policy and procedure and physician orders.
    • Assists physician with tests and procedures (e.g., chest tubes, dressing changes, epidural injections).
      • Performs role of conscious sedation nurse following hospital policy and procedure.
      • Assures open and timely communication with the patient, their caregivers, the physician and team members to ensure the occurrence of effective therapeutic intervention.
      • Identifies emotional needs of patient and provides needed support.
      • Utilizes all available resources in planning care and consults as necessary with resource persons, supervisors, physicians, etc.
      • Notifies appropriate physician of any abnormal PAT / stat test results and documents accordingly.
      • Accurately documents observations, intervention, and patient teaching according to hospital policy and procedure in a concise and pertinent manner.
      • Orders and stocks supplies, completes weekly assignment to meet patient needs, unit needs and provide quality care. Qualifications:
        • Current Ohio RN license
        • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
        • Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
        • Previous experience preferred or must have critical care experience/5 years of medical/surgical experience
        • BLS, ACLS, and PALS needed within first year Mission & Vision & Values:
          • Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care.
          • Be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative, community health.
          • A.S.P.I.R.E - Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence.
            EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

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