Registered Nurse - Day Surgery Recovery at AHS - Sherman Medical Center

JOB SUMMARY:  The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the DSU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the DSU. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate or must be obtained within 30 days.
3. ACLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire date and maintained current.
4. PALS (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire date and maintained current.
5. Previous DSU experience preferred or minimum of one year on the job training.
6. Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) preferred.
7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.