Registered Nurse, PACU, PRN - Rotating

General Summary

Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation and modification of the plan of care. Provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team member, according to established standards. Interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to their area of expertise. Role functions as members of the Care Team and Support Team and have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway and plan of care. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through Older Adult as identified in Performance Standards). 

1. Responsible for maintaining competencies required for the patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.

2. Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

3. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.

4. Demonstrates effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.

5. Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.

6. Ability to participate in team-building efforts on units; supports and models teamwork

7. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.

8. Ability to demonstrate versatility and willingness to work within the PRN RN Standardized Program as set forth in assigned Unit Based or Hospital Based commitment levels.

Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

1. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.

2. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.

Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge

Work Experience

Education & Experience

1. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing required. 

2. Associate’s degree required. BSN preferred. 

3. PACU or Critical Care experience required.

4. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire. 

5. Must meet all unit-specific certification requirements (PALS, ACLS, NRP).