Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room provides professional nursing care to assigned post-operative patients. Monitors vital signs, administers medications, including intravenous medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with surgeons and anesthesiologists. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room provides support to patients waking up from anesthesia, including bandage maintenance, pain management, nausea treatment, and ensuring patients receive adequate rest, fluids and nutrients. Observes patients' progress, records observations in patient medical records, and updates attending physicians directly when necessary. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room teaches patients how to clean bandages, take medication, and follow post-surgical care instructions. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a valid state RN license. Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
The Registered Nurse cares for patients who have various behavioral problems, such as substance abuse and various co-occurring disorders. The Registered Nurse will work within a multidisciplinary team to foster a healing environment within the settings of inpatient (detox) care behavioral health residential care.
Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the highest quality care to our patients
Observe and assess patient’s and communicate findings to our providers
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide individualized treatment
Perform routine procedures (vital signs, medication administration including injections, blood draws, blood sugar checks, urine specimen collection, and clinical documentation)
Adjust and administer patient medication and provide treatments according to provider orders
Ensure unit safety and infection control is maintained throughout the shift through tasks including but not limited to decontaminating medical equipment, sanitizing surfaces, etc.
Provide emergency medical care in patient emergency situations
Oversee any LPN staff working on shift and sign off on LPN assessments requiring RN Sign-off
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
Monitor and document medication administration and compliance as directed
Maintain accountability of all controlled substances according to federal and state regulations
Determine and implement specific detox protocols as designated by the provider
Assist in evaluating patient’s condition and progress with other team members
Observe and assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms following a prescribed course of treatment
Uphold all HIPAA and OSHA requirements and ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws, regulations and guidelines
Ensure compliance with all facility and Buena Vista Health & Recovery Centers, protocols, procedure and guidelines
Report to Nursing Director and Executive Director all situations which require administrative intervention, including incident reports
Participate in quality management and staff meetings including mandatory trainings and monthly nursing meetings
Facilitating communication between other healthcare facilities for patient continuity of care
Minimum Qualifications and Skills Required
Valid CPR and CPI certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Level one fingerprint clearance card
Preferred: Experience in substance abuse or behavioral health or detox treatment setting.
Will consider new graduates.
Associates Degree in Nursing
If candidate self-disclosed in sobriety – Buena Vista requires 1 year of continuous sobriety
Educational Requirements
Current valid RN License in the state of Arizona with no restrictions
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
In a 12-hour work day: standing/walking up to 12 hours per day
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
You must have the ability to use tools and equipment required for the position
Mental Focus: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
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