Senior Registered Nurse - PACU Recovery - Santa Paula Hospital

Job Description

Under general direction and following established medically-approved policies and procedures, implements specialized skilled nursing processes in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit of the Santa Paula Hospital.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Senior Registered Nurse-Hospital is distinguished from other staff nursing classifications in that incumbents demonstrate advanced competency skills reflecting specialized knowledge specific to the assigned hospital unit; participate in performance improvement processes; and provide technical direction. Incumbents are expected to work at the full scope of their licensure/specialty area with a decreasing amount of supervision commensurate with their experience.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

• Requires two (2) years of full-time professional registered nursing experience in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California
• Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day of employment
• Must have a current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the first day of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of: the principles, practices, and techniques used in advanced nursing care of specialized units (PACU).

Working knowledge of:

• performance improvement processes, hospital based/nursing committee practices, and patient and staff education methods.
• Working ability to: provide direction to others; self-direct continuing education needs, provide a positive role model and public image; work proficiently in emergency and/or stressful situations; maintain confidentiality of patient/client information; effectively establish and maintain working relationships with medical staff, co-workers, patients and the public; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.