HRJD.041e PostAnesthesia Care Unit Charge Nurse
JOB DESCRIPTION
PostAnesthesia Care Unit Charge Nurse
Department: PostAnesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Reports to: Operating Room Manager
Ages of Patients served: 2 years - Geriatric
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction and leadership of the PACU Manager, serves as a clinical and professional role model while fostering growth and development opportunities for staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Monitoring daily job performance of clinical staff members
• Participation in the evaluation process
• Effectively managing resources using a multidisciplinary approach
• Planning, directing, implementing, and improving clinical services
• Assisting PACU Manager with development of policies and procedures
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinate discharge activity for outpatients and inpatients
2. Maintain nurse to patient ratio, matching patient’s needs with competence of nursing staff
3. Assign breaks and lunches
4. Act as a clinical resource
5. Knowledge of Unit equipment
6. Follow hospital policies and protocols
7. Orchestrate new staff orientation
8. Provide direct patient care
9. Relieves staff for lunch and breaks
10. Practice within Joint Commission, Title 22 and ASPAN
Critical Thinking
1. Anticipates patient’s needs and staffing requirements
2. Remain calm in emergent situations
3. Prioritize and multi task
4. Time management
5. Flexible in dealing with change
6. Follows chain of command
Role Model
1. Has a positive can do attitude
2. Demonstrates caring and compassion
3. Uses diplomacy in difficult situations
4. Addresses complaints and concerns in a timely manner
5. Mentors employees with encouragement for growth
Professional Development
1. Addresses the need for performance improvement with staff
2. Collaborates with Manager on review narrative
3. Oversees completion of staff competencies
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Education
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• BSN recommended
• MSN preferred
Minimum Experience
• 5 years experience in Perioperative nursing or intensive care
• A sincere interest in post anesthesia nursing
Required Course(s)/Training
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPAN recommended
Computer skills
Required Certification/Registration:
Current licensure with the State of California
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