Peri-Anesthesia Nurse, On Call, Tyson's MOB in Alexandria, VA

Description: Job Summary: Provides quality patient care for pre-operative and post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing philosophy and approved standards. Essential Responsibilities: • Performs within the established standard of pre- and post- anesthesia nursing and critical care nursing. • Utilizes the standard of care in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of pre-operative and post-operative nursing care. • Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions and problems identified pre-operatively and intra-operatively. • Provides nursing care utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes within seconds, to reverse and revive the patients physiological functions. • Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques. • Assembles and communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of care. • Executes proper use of equipment and supplies used in the pre-operative area and the recovery (Stage I and Stage II) area. • Participates in the Perioperative Services quality assurance program. • Promotes personal and professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs. • Participates in the professionalism of the Perioperative Services by adhering to the standards. • May be required to administer conscious sedation after appropriate training and competency requirements are met • Assumes other related duties as directed. CAPA/CPAN Preferred. Recent ASC or Inpatient PACU experience. Basic Qualifications: Experience • A minimum of two (2) years current PACU or critical care experience required. Education • High School Diploma or GED required. License, Certification, Registration • This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire. • Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire OR • Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire • Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire • Basic Life Support from American Heart Association • Pediatric Advanced Life Support • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Additional Requirements: • Good oral and written communication skills required. • Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required. Preferred Qualifications: • Recent PACU experience preferred. • BSN preferred.