Preop/ PACU RN PT
Company: WRM Western Regional Medical Center
Location: Goodyear
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Preop/ PACU RN PTCancer care is all we doHope in healingCancer
Treatment Centers of America - (CTCA), part of City of Hope, takes
a unique and integrative approach to cancer care. Our
patient-centered care model is founded on a commitment to
personalized medicine, tailoring a combination of treatments to the
needs of each individual patient. At the same time, we support
patients' quality of life by offering therapies designed to help
them manage the side effects of treatment, addressing their
physical, spiritual and emotional needs, so they are better able to
stay on their treatment regimens and get back to life. At the core
of our whole-person approach is what we call the Mother Standard -
of care, so named because it requires that we treat our patients,
and one another, like we would want our loved ones to be treated.
This innovative approach has earned our hospitals a Best Place to
Work distinction and numerous accreditations. Each of us has a
stake in the successful outcomes of every patient we treat.Job
Description:Hours: Day Shift, 8-hour shifts 3x per week.Job
Summary/Purpose:Provides the Mother Standard of care to oncology
patients across the adult and geriatric spectrum. An Individualized
plan of care is developed and implemented; utilizing the nursing
process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation
and evaluation. Responsible for inspiring and guiding other
qualified patient care team members to ensure enhanced outcomes
through effective delegation in the exercise of his/her independent
judgment. Nursing care addresses physical, spiritual, emotional and
educational needs of the patient, and coordinates the plan of care
with other healthcare professionals, support persons and all
members of the healthcare team.Job Responsibilities:Assesses,
plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of
medical/surgical, ambulatory care and same-day surgery patients.
Assists with special procedures. Directs the care delivered by
Patient Care Technicians and other members of the healthcare
team.Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care
of medical/surgical, ambulatory care and same-day surgery patient's
pre and post procedure from Phase 1 through discharge. Recovers
patients from OR/Endo/IR/Rad Onc.Adheres to the hospital and
department infection control policies including but not limited to
hand hygiene, asepsis, isolation practice, and employee health
practice.Effectively communicates with peers to resolve
conflict.Assists in the on-boarding of new stakeholders.Protects
the patient's dignity, rights and privacy.Assesses the knowledge
level of the patient or designated support person.Delegate tasks
according to the Arizona Nurse Practice Act and job
descriptions.Document nursing care, implants and specimens
accurately, completely and legibly.Collaborate with other
disciplines as applicable.Maintain required competencies.Pursue
professional growth and keep current with technology.Completes
additional duties as assigned.Initiate and maintain complex IV
therapy, including thrombolytic administration, vasoactive
medications, central IV catheters, dialysis catheters & arterial
lines.Safe use of less invasive, life supporting modalities i.e.
BiPAP, ETCO2, arterial pressure based CO/CI & SVO2 monitor, core
temperature monitors.Ability to care for patients who are
aggressive, agitated, in seclusion or restrained.Ability to care
for patients with IV lines, arterial lines, central lines, ports,
chest tubes, pleural catheters, tracheostomy tubes and endotracheal
tubes.Maintenance and care of patients with an ostomy/ileostomy and
urostomyAdminister medications via all routes, using the 6 rights,
medication bar scanner and monitoring patient for side
effects.Ability to collect blood specimens and blood cultures.Care
for, assess and monitor patients with Patient Controlled Analgesia
(PCA) and epidural catheters.Administer and monitor blood products
safely.Able to provide thorough assessment for pre and
postoperative patients for neurological, cardiac and respiratory
status.Appropriately utilizes ergonomics for patients
postoperativelyMinimum Qualifications:Associates Degree in Nursing
is required, Bachelor's Degree (BSN) is preferred.One (1) year of
experience is required, two (2) or more years of experience are
preferred.Current and Active Registered Nursing License in Arizona
is required.Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification-an approved
American Heart Association (AHA) training site, American Safety &
Health Institute, or Red Cross BLS certification is required upon
hire. If their current certification does not meet the guidelines,
stakeholders will have (30) days from the date of hire to acquire
attend an onsite initial BLS course and will be required to renew
every two years.Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Certification---Stakeholders will have thirty (30) days from the
date of hire to acquire American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS
certification and will need to be renewed every two years. Will not
be allowed to provide ACLS for patients independently until AHA
ACLS cards are obtained.Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) is
preferred.Oncology experience is preferred.We win togetherEach CTCA
employee is a Stakeholder, driven to make a true difference and
help win the fight against cancer. Each day is a challenge, but
this unique experience comes with rewards that you may never have
thought possible. To ensure each team member brings his or her best
self, we offer exceptional support and immersive training to
encourage your personal and professional growth. If you're ready to
be part of something bigger and work with a passionate, dynamic
group of care professionals, we invite you to join us. Visit:
Jobs.cancercenter.com to begin your journey.
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