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Emory University Hospital PACU

Are you an RN with PACU experience seeking to grow your expertise and challenge yourself? If so, we’ve got the job for you! The Emory University Hospital Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is looking for an RN for the 7am to 7:30pm shift.

Who we are : a cohesive, interdisciplinary team working collaboratively in our 24-bay post-anesthesia care unit within an academic facility focusing on patient-centered care. Our team of highly trained nurses and academic physicians recover cutting edge surgeries which are unique to Emory University Hospital within the Metro Atlanta area.

We specialize in:

• GYN

• ENT

• Vascular

• Urology

• Neurosurgery

• Ophthalmology

• General Surgery

In addition to:

• Endoscopy

• EGD

• Colonoscopy

• Bronchoscopy

• Thoracentesis

• Interventional Radiology

• Cardiac Cath Lab

Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory nurse. No matter where you are in your nursing career, when you choose to join this distinguished institution, you choose to change lives. We are proud to be the only health-system in Georgia with four Magnet-recognized hospitals: Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

Our nurses are integral members of inter-professional teams in our hospitals and clinics that are dedicated to outstanding patient care. They are active in professional governance, providing them a voice to make decisions that affect their work. Emory nurses are eager to share what they learn not just with our healthcare system and other Atlanta hospitals, but with healthcare systems and hospitals on a national and international scale.

Emory Healthcare continues to lead the world in evidence-based practices, utilizing cutting-edge technology to take us to the next level. As a result, many of our patients travel from great distances to get their care at Emory, and are able to receive treatments years before they are available to the general public.

Convenient Location : Emory University Campus; Clifton Road

Operating Hours : 7am to 11:30pm; we work 12-hour shifts with varying days off. We are closed on holidays and weekends. Nurses are on-call for emergencies during the weeknight, weekends, and holidays.

Our Team : The PACU is a fast-paced, fun, challenging environment that encourages you to use your critical thinking skills. This unit offers a work-life balance including self-scheduling, a family feeling, and sense of community. We are constantly raising the bar in standards of care for humankind.

We are seeking an experienced PACU RN to work in our PACU and cross train to our Preoperative Holding Area. He or she will provide service to both inpatient and outpatient populations, including Phase 2 rotation. If this sounds like YOU come join our dynamic team!

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.

• Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations.

• Is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family.

• Serves as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for patients/families.

• Consistently communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Delivers safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process.

• Demonstrates developed assessment skills.

• Recognizes the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.

• Continues to recognize own performance limitations, but requires minimal assistance.

• Documents the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer, clinical pathway, chart).

• Plans and implements patient care independently.

• Utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care.

• Evaluates patient's response to planned care and adjusts plan of care as appropriate.

• Identifies patient and family learning needs and makes recommendations to resources regarding those needs.

• Incorporates AACN Synergy Model into clinical practice.

• Manages time effectively.

• Identifies the need to revise policies and procedures for a patient population based on receipt/review of evidence-based research.

• Delegates appropriately utilizing the Synergy model of care.

• Recognizes the roles of the interdisciplinary team, patient and family care partners and utilizes them appropriately as resources in planning patient care.

• Functions in a developing leadership role.

• Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned.

• Orients staff or students as assigned in absence of designated preceptor.

• Utilizes resources in a responsible manner with a focus on cost containment.

• Demonstrates effective listening skills.

• Reduces barriers to facilitate communication.

• Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills.

• Individualizes care based upon the knowledge of the patient and the family.

• Recognizes needs and advocates for patient based on knowledge of condition.

• Has awareness of one's own values and how they effect interactions and relationships.

• Recognizes that cultural differences need to be considered in developing patient and family relationships (focus on identifying cultural norms).

• Identifies and implements a course of action in non-routine situations.

• May seek assistance to resolve complex issues.

• Respects and maintains confidential information.

• Accepts personal accountability for professional development and growth.

• Participates within the unit to identify and address discipline specific issues and needs.

• Articulates application of Synergy model for care in clinical practice.

• Collects, reports, analyzes and provides data on an ongoing basis and as required by physician and/or interdisciplinary teams in accordance with organization standards.

• Revises and evaluates effectiveness of patient care documentation.

• Uses interviews, surveys, focus groups and questionnaires to identify and resolves areas for improvement.

• Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.

• Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.

• Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.

• BLS certification required and ACLS may be required in designated departments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

RN Clin III, Proc Intervention

• Salary: $33.95 - $48.21/hour

• The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications as well as the specialty area, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.

• This position is eligible for shift differentials.

• Once you are in the role, you are eligible to progress to the following roles based on qualifications: Advanced Nurse Clinician, Nurse Scholar, EeMR Resource Preceptor, and Advanced Nurse Scholar.

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Division Emory Univ Hospital

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EUH Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 118323

Job Category Nursing

Schedule 7a-7:30p

Standard Hours 36 Hours

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.