CO - RN PREOP/ PACU -days

Job Description:
3X12s day
*PALS IS REQUIRED.*
1. Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction
2. Provides patient education to facilitate plan of care, promote optimal wellness, and provide discharge instructions for home care
3. Demonstrates ability to delegate and or provide care appropriately and according to all regulatory requirements
4. Demonstrates competent PreOP/PACU nursing skills with all patient types and age groups with minimal supervision
5. Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines
6. Completes patient documentation and paperwork with accuracy
7. Ability to work in both PreOP and PACU and take call independently
8. Ability to assume new assignments as directed with competence and necessary skillset aligned with ASPAN standards
9. Ability to identify abnormalities and perform necessary interventions during post-operative emergencies
10. Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication
through partnering with patients and families
11. Role models the principles of a Just Culture
12. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work
conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Experience:
One year PreOP/PACU experience required
License(s):
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.
Certification(s):
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), required.
Computer / Typing:
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for jobspecific
competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education:
Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Nursing for positions hired after 11/01/2018 or BSN obtained within five years of date of hire if after
11/01/2018 required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
It is common to encounter potential hazards in the healthcare environment. Some of these hazards could include, but are not limited to:
radiation, toxic chemicals, biological hazards, heat, noise, dust and stress. Vail Health has a Safety Management program in place addressing
these issues.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: - 10%
Stand: - 25%
Walk: - 15%
Run: - N/A
Squat: - 10%
Bend: - 5%
Twist: - 5%
Lift: - 10%
Kneel: - 10%
Drive: - N/A
Climb: - N/A
Crawl: - N/A
Reach above shoulder: - 10%
Other: - N/A
SENSORY REQUIREMENT: Weight to be manually lifted each normal workday.
Up to 10 lbs - Frequent (34-66%)
Up to 20 lbs - Frequent (34-66%)
Up to 35 lbs - Frequent (34-66%)
Up to 50 lbs - Not Required
Up to 75 lbs - Not Required
Up to 100 lbs - Not Required
Over 100 lbs - Not Required
AGE SPECIFIC POPULATIONS:
Neonatal/Infant (0-11 months) - Required
Pediatrics (1-12 years) - Required
Adolescence (13-17 years) - Required
Young adult/Adult (18-64 years) - Required
Adult/Middle-ages (65-79 years) - Required
Geriatric (80 years) - Required
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the functions of this position. Communicates effectively, clearly and timely. The
incumbent must be able to come to work promptly and routinely in order to begin the job functions at the start of the scheduled shift to impact
the patients healthcare experience. Ability to care for oneself; perform manual tasks; see, speak, breath, learn, read, concentrate, think,
communicate, and work are essential to perform this role in the organization. Ability to work under stress and to deadline while working
(independently or) with others. This position does provide patient care.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the position description. I hereby acknowledge that I currently hold, or will obtain within the
amount of time specified, all required licensure and certifications listed in the minimum requirements section of the position description. I
understand that it is my responsibility to maintain the required licensure and certifications (as applicable). It is further understood that the
position description may be modified at any time to reflect changes necessary in departmental and/or organizational needs.

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
1