Rn - Pacu
Banner Health (Fairbanks, Alaska)

This job posting has expired.

You may wish to try a search for RN - PACU

Or visit the FlipDog home page
 

Overview:

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Denali Center is a tobacco free workplace.

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Denali Center (FMH/DC), a non-profit facility, is owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation and managed by Banner Health. For more than 30 years, the community has been the backbone of FMH/DC. From the initial investment - equivalent to $100 for every man, woman and child living in Fairbanks - to its continued support over the years, the community has enabled FMH/DC to constantly expand and enhance its technologies and services.

As the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's Interior, FMH/DC strives to promote health throughout the region and reaches out to serve in any way we can. From maternity to cancer treatment, patients can count on the medical help they need.

At the heart of FMH/DC is our highly skilled and compassionate staff. We recruit and retain a team of talented professionals dedicated to serving our community. At FMH/DC, we're keeping our promise to provide patients with the best health care, an expert staff, and the latest technology - while always remembering the importance of a kind word and a caring spirit. After all, our patients are also our neighbors and friends.

FMH/DC is a JCAHO-accredited facility with 162 licensed beds and, on average, a 1-5 nurse-to-patient ratio. FMH/DC is nationally recognized and considered one of the finest hospitals in the U.S. for a community of its size. Founded on a philosophy and passion for meeting community needs, we strive to provide the best possible care to everyone we serve.

The RN provides patient/resident care based on the nursing process. Patient/resident care is impartial, regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, source of payment, sexual preference or beliefs. Patients/residents of all ages are served including neonate/infant, pediatric/adolescent, and adult/ geriatric populations. Independent judgment is used regarding priority of work, changes in patient condition, evaluating patient's/residents response to care, and emergency situations. The RN strives for excellence in clinical practice, patient/family teaching and communication skills. Working as a Registered Nurse in PACU and a busy Out-Patient nursing department. PACU is an eight bed unit, staffed by ASPAN standards (averages 25-30 cases per day).

Position Available:

Full-time



Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assessment & Intervention

Incorporates initial and ongoing assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Integrates safety and protection for patients/residents and staff when implementing policies and procedures and using equipment.

Communication, Relationships, & FMH/DC Standards

Communicates with patients/residents & families, team members, and management in an accurate, timely manner. Reports pertinent, concise information, accomplishes complete, timely charting, and effectively uses the electronic medical record system. Protects confidentiality of patients/residents and colleagues. Actively seeks out and accepts feedback.

Develops and maintains human care relationships: Integrates the influence of the individual's human experience of health, illness, & healing into the nursing care plan. Advocates for needs of clients, provides care in an ethical and legal manner, and refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources.

Meets FMH/DC standards related to: Telephone etiquette, customer service, dress code, attendance, punctuality, comportment, inter/intra departmental commitment to co-workers, confidentiality, corporate compliance, patient/resident/provider rights. Completes time sheets in an accurate, timely manner.

Critical Thinking

Incorporates critical thinking skills by integrating data from multiple sources for planning of patient/resident care. Considers alternatives. Organizes and prioritizes a multitask workload to effectively deliver care for multiple patients/residents. Recognizes limitations and capabilities and actively seeks assistance.

Manages self and resources/leadership skills

Manages self and resources: Establishes learning needs and seeks opportunities to advance skills. Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and maintains clean and orderly environment of care. Manages unit processes and flow, positively promotes change, and productively manages downtime per unit standards.

Leadership skills: Identifies scope of practice for self and others and works within defined limits of scope. Interacts with others in a professional manner, manages conflict, and practices commitment to co-workers. Delegates and assigns care. Coordinates patient/resident care within a multi-disciplinary team approach. Directs concerns of clinical practice and/or operations through appropriate channels. Actively participates in the education and orientation of hospital personnel.

Incorporates teaching in the delivery of care with a focus on health promotion. Teaches patient(s)/resident(s) self care skills in relation to illness and disease. Implements teaching techniques to address identified learning barriers. Uses hospital educational materials and colleagues as a learning resource. Counsels about health behaviors. Supports the Preceptor Program.

Knowledge integration skills

Integrates age specific care and knowledge of expected norms (i.e. - VS, lab values, assessment, etc) in planning patient/resident care. Integrates new data into plan of care. Integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual, and physical skills in the delivery of care.

Demonstrates unit specific skills




Qualifications:

Must possess a current valid Alaska RN license with a current BLS certification. 1-2 yr strong med/surg experience required. Critical Care experience preferred.