What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED NURSE - PACU/Recovery Room, Brecksville position at MetroHealth?
**Location:** **BRECKSVILLE HEALTH CENTER**
**Biweekly Hours:** **80.00**
**Shift:** **7-3:30/8:a-4:30p/9-5:30p; Minimal On-Call Requirement**
**The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.**
**Summary:**
**Plans for, delivers, documents and evaluates nursing care of patients in an assigned area in terms of their individuals needs, according to provider's orders and in conformance with approved and recognized nursing standards of care, recognized nursing techniques, procedures and administrative policy. Directs activities of assigned nursing personnel in such care. Observes, assesses and reports on the condition of patients. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care reflecting patient's condition, treatment, and response to care. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.**
**Qualifications:**
Required:
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (or a program seeking accreditation).
Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtains within 90 days of hire.
Must have:
a. A thorough knowledge of nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge relating to nursing such as biological, physical, psychosocial, and medical sciences and their applications.
b. A thorough knowledge of the use and care of instruments, equipment and supplies related to nursing service or ambulatory medical practice.
c. A thorough knowledge of the theory and principles of medical asepsis.
d. The ability to maintain positive working relations with other employees and medical staff.
e. A high degree of physical coordination and finger-hand dexterity.
All clinical nurses must possess or acquire within the defined period of time following placement into position, all unit-specific competencies as defined below:
The American Heart Association (AHA) courses are the required certifications for:
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS),
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS),
• Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) course is the required certification for Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Preferred:
BSN and certification
Operating Room: One year of OR experience; Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification
Post Procedure Care Unit: One year PACU or critical care experience.
Requires some exposure to chemicals and cleaning products.
**Biweekly Hours:** **80.00**
**Shift:** **7-3:30/8:a-4:30p/9-5:30p; Minimal On-Call Requirement**
**The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.**
**Summary:**
**Plans for, delivers, documents and evaluates nursing care of patients in an assigned area in terms of their individuals needs, according to provider's orders and in conformance with approved and recognized nursing standards of care, recognized nursing techniques, procedures and administrative policy. Directs activities of assigned nursing personnel in such care. Observes, assesses and reports on the condition of patients. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care reflecting patient's condition, treatment, and response to care. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.**
**Qualifications:**
Required:
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (or a program seeking accreditation).
Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtains within 90 days of hire.
Must have:
a. A thorough knowledge of nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge relating to nursing such as biological, physical, psychosocial, and medical sciences and their applications.
b. A thorough knowledge of the use and care of instruments, equipment and supplies related to nursing service or ambulatory medical practice.
c. A thorough knowledge of the theory and principles of medical asepsis.
d. The ability to maintain positive working relations with other employees and medical staff.
e. A high degree of physical coordination and finger-hand dexterity.
All clinical nurses must possess or acquire within the defined period of time following placement into position, all unit-specific competencies as defined below:
The American Heart Association (AHA) courses are the required certifications for:
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS),
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS),
• Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) course is the required certification for Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Preferred:
BSN and certification
Operating Room: One year of OR experience; Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification
Post Procedure Care Unit: One year PACU or critical care experience.
Requires some exposure to chemicals and cleaning products.
Recommended Skills
- Administration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls)
- Basic Life Support
- Biology
- Cnor Certification
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
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