Advocate Health
Healthcare
PediatricPACURN
“Pediatric PACU RN at Advocate Health. Skills: nursing process, patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, EHR documentation. Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.”
What You'll Achieve.
improve care processes; influence care outcomes; Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday., Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies., Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present., Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions., Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines., Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed., May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary., Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions., Physical Abilities Testing may be required., Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program, Basic Life Support (BLS), Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services, 1 year of experience in clinical nursing, clinical judgment and critical thinking, Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills, Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.)
Nice to Have
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)
What You'll Do.
Engages in unit councils
professional governance
and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Utilizes the nursing process to assess
and evaluate nursing care
engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
Monitors patient conditions
and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
Continuously evaluates patient
taking action as needed.
May administer medications
and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
Demonstrates effective communication
and conflict resolution
fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
Pursues professional development
completes required education
and maintains certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making
respects interdisciplinary roles
and contributes to integrated
unbiased patient care.
Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurses
and unlicensed assistive personnel (i. e.
credentialed medical assistants
timely EHR documentation.
May be required to float to other units
or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs
and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborates with the care team; fostering team collaboration; respects interdisciplinary roles
Communication Scope
Effective communication; feedback; conflict resolution
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