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HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTIONS / PostAnesthesia Care Unit
SUBJECT: PostAnesthesia Care Unit Charge Nurse
HRJD.041e
JOB DESCRIPTION
PostAnesthesia Care Unit Charge Nurse
Department:
Reports to:
Ages of Patients served:
PostAnesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Operating Room Manager
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:
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Monitoring daily job performance of clinical staff members
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Participation in the evaluation process
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Effectively managing resources using a multidisciplinary approach
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Planning, directing, implementing, and improving clinical services
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Assisting PACU Manager with development of policies and procedures
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinate discharge activity for outpatients and inpatients
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Maintain nurse to patient ratio, matching patient’s needs with competence
of nursing staff
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Assign breaks and lunches
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Act as a clinical resource
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Knowledge of Unit equipment
6.
Follow hospital policies and protocols
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Orchestrate new staff orientation
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Provide direct patient care
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Relieves staff for lunch and breaks
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Practice within Joint Commission, Title 22 and ASPAN
Critical Thinking
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Anticipates patient’s needs and staffing requirements
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Remain calm in emergent situations
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Prioritize and multi task
4.
Time management
5.
Flexible in dealing with change
6.
Follows chain of command
Original Date: 11-7-07
Revised Date: 2-Feb-11 [6]
Approved, Director of Clinical Services: 1-28-11 ~ Director of Human Resources:
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HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTIONS / PostAnesthesia Care Unit
SUBJECT: PostAnesthesia Care Unit Charge Nurse
HRJD.041e
Role Model
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Has a positive can do attitude
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Demonstrates caring and compassion
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Uses diplomacy in difficult situations
4.
Addresses complaints and concerns in a timely manner
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Mentors employees with encouragement for growth
Professional Development
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Addresses the need for performance improvement with staff
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Collaborates with Manager on review narrative
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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
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BLS
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ACLS
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PALS
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CPAN recommended
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Computer skills
Required Certification/Registration:
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Current licensure with the State of California
Employee Signature
Original Date: 11-7-07
Revised Date: 2-Feb-11 [6]
Approved, Director of Clinical Services: 1-28-11 ~ Director of Human Resources:
Date