Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA

RN - PACU

9 hours shifts, 4 days a week. Will have some call and some late days. JOB SUMMARY * Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. Duties include assessment of patients, developing plan of care, implementing the plan of care and evaluating plan of care. Position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospital's core mission. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS * Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines * Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization * Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures * Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs) * Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. * Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. * Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS * 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required) * 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred) EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS * 1 - 2 years Nursing Experience (Preferred) CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES * Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within one year of hire, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or obtained within 1 year of hire