Title: Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Location: San Diego, CA (Eastlake, Miramar, North Island, Point Loma)
Position Type: Full time (30-40+ hours/week),
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Education Level: ASN or BSN, RN license
Job Category: Health CareSummary:Vighter is recruiting Registered Nurses (RN) with a specialty in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide patient care support at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA.The Medical Facilities in and around San Dirgo are rated as a complex medical facility, therefore provides care to Active-Duty Military, Veterans, Veterans and Family members locally and from surrounding states. RNs are responsible to ensure the safety and well-being of all care provided to patients in the facility including proper time out, consent, credentialed staff available, body positioning, documentation of implants or surgical hardware, medication administration, maintaining sterile environments, ensuring necessary supply /equipment availability.
Principle Accountabilities:- Conducts initial post-anesthesia assessment on patients, develops nursing care plans based on identified patient needs, coordinate with ancillary services to assure provision of care, document all plans, assessments, and care provided. Provide patient and family education through hospitalization. Initiate discharge planning.
- Operate and monitor specialized equipment including, but not limited to oxygen, hypothermia units, and various types of suction apparatus, infusion equipment, and patient-controlled analgesia pumps (PCA), epidural pumps, sequential compression devices and vital monitors.
- Can provide complex and comprehensive nursing care for adult medical and surgical patients.
- Provide patient education on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Document care accurately and timely in compliance with Vighter and regulatory standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery.
- Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Association's Bill of Rights for patients.
- All services shall be provided by established standards, principles, and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations.
- All Health Care Providers will document care delivered and follow-up care required.
- Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specific level of knowledge of new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
- Functional proficiency and ability to document patient-centered health care in the required electronic health record or electronic medical record, in the required format, in a timely manner, and in compliance with contract policy and guidance.
- A deep sense of purpose and dedication to the United States and our U.S. Military Veterans, their Families, and other patients as assigned.
- An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement.
- An apolitical, patient-centered focus that drives to enhanced care and patient satisfaction
- Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
- Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Knowledge and Skills:- Must have exceptional customer service skills.
- Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision
- Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills.
Education:- Holds an Associate of Science degree from an NLN accredited college or university and holds a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited university is preferred.
Qualifications:- Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in PACU within the last two (2) years.
- The contractor's credentials/qualifications are subject to review. These qualifications will be based on Joint Commission or equivalent standards for training, education and competency.
- Must have and maintain one of the following certifications: Basic Life Support for health care providers through the American Heart Association®, CPR for the professional rescuer through the American Red Cross or the American Safety and Health Institute.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine.
Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:- The expected duty hours for this position are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week. However, this position supports 24/7 operations which may require work to be conducted at night and on weekends.
Work Environment:- Location: Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA
- Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
- Opportunity to work with Service Members, Veterans, retirees and their Families.
Travel:- As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Commuting is non-compensatory. All official travel is government funded.
Benefits:- Competitive hourly rate + health and welfare paid in cash and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full-time employees.
- Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance. Best in class rates for Voluntary life insurance.
- Vacation accrual and paid holidays (Per SCA Rules).
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
- Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and carry up to 10 feet.
- Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
- Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
- Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
- Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
- Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
- Must be a Citizen of the United States or legally authorized to work in the United States of America.
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Work Schedule: Services Shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0500 - 2300 hours. Shifts provided between Monday through Friday will normally be scheduled for 8-hour period, not including an uncompensated 30-minute lunch break. In no instance will HCW be required to provide services more than 80 hours per two-week period.
