RN - PACU - PRN

Company: SOVAH Health - Danville
Location: Sutherlin
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

RN - PACU - PRN at SOVAH Health - Danville summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides direct nursing care to post-operative patients, ensuring safety and using appropriate equipment based on patient needs. This role involves evaluating patient outcomes, communicating effectively with the healthcare team, and providing education to patients and families. The RN works in a dynamic environment, collaborating across disciplines to advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients while adhering to established nursing practices.
Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - PRN




Position Summary:




Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.


Provides postoperative nursing care.


Safely and adequately provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on unique patient need.


Uses electronic nursing documentation for charging patient supplies per department policy and procedure.


Evaluates patient outcomes.


Documents patient care given.


Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.


Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.


Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.


Assesses the physiological and psychosocial needs of the patient and works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.




Who We Are:




People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.


Where We Are:


From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.


Why Choose Us:




Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees








Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees


Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance


Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants


Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training


And much more---





Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:





Registered Nurse from the Virginia Board of Nursing or compact State required


Bachelor's degree preferred


Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.


Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.


Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Sovah Health Danville.


Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required


Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association required within 3 months of hire.


Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association required within 6 months of hire.







EEOC Statement:


SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.



Keywords:
Registered Nurse, PACU, Post-Anesthesia Care, Patient Care, Nursing, Healthcare, Clinical, Patient Education, Nursing Process, Critical Thinking

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