Job Description:

Assists in the daily clinical operations of the PACU in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Direct patient care including maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.

Clinical Skills

• Performs pre/post-operative teaching to patient/significant other
• Provides wound assessment and management
• Reports significant patient information to medical staff appropriately
• Initiates and follows procedure protocol
• Demonstrates appropriate care for the patient experiencing pain
• Demonstrates techniques to relieve patient’s pain and evaluates the effectiveness of the techniques used.
• Facilitates actions and activities that support accountability to practice
• Actively participates, develops, and implements activities and measures promoting quality care

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Arkansas RN license and BLS required
• Two (2) years’ experience of clinical experience with an emphasis in PACU, surgery or ER required.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards
• ACLS preferred