Description
Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St.Francis also delivers advanced heart,orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.
Job Summary
Plans and administers professional nursing care to patients in the recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit.
Essential Functions
- Cares for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia.
- Monitors vital signs, such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level.
- Comforts patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients.
- Checks surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates care given, patient's status and reactions to interventions.
- Educates patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care.
- Performs work under minimal supervision.
- Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Attentiveness.
- Interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
Education
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
Licenses/Certifications
- Current state licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
- BCLS certification required.
- ACLS certification as required by facility of practice.
Experience
- Minimum 1 year nursing experience.