RN - PACU

Integrated Resources, Inc

Santa Fe, NM

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Clinical Nursing, Communication Skills, Infectious Diseases, Pathogens, Patient Care, Philosophy, Physical Demands, Postanesthesia, Radiography, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care
LOCATION
Santa Fe, NM
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: RN - PACU Job Location: Santa Fe, NM Job Duration: 2-3 Months (possibility of extension) Shift: 7:30am - 6:00pm Job Summary: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the units standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. Education: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. Licenses & Certifications: Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. Required Knowledge & Skills: Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served. Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients rights in the delivery of care. Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient. Reports To: Patient Care Director or Manager. Bloodborne Pathogen Classification: Bloodborne pathogen C (OR, PACU, L & D). Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Working Conditions: Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment. Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. Physical Requirements: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking. Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.

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Integrated Resources, Inc