Specials Recovery RN CL

The Specials Recovery Registered Nurse coordinates the care of patients of all ages. Working under moderate supervision, this role identifies patient needs and delivers high-quality care in line with the patient's care plan. This role focuses on the pre, intra, and post care and recovery of specialized patients in the center.

Essential Job Function:

• Monitors patients in the special recovery room and assesses their condition to ensure that patients are recovering safely and to identify any potential complications or issues that may arise.
• Prepares medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians to ensure that patients receive the correct medications and treatments.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure positive patient outcomes and to ensure patients receive coordinated and comprehensive care from all members of the healthcare team.
• Processes documentation of patient care to ensure accurate and complete medical records are maintained.
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies are properly maintained and stocked to ensure that all necessary equipment and supplies are available and in good working condition in the special recovery room.
• Seeks advice from senior management regarding challenging special recovery treatment plans and other problems that require deeper understanding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: Associate degree

Experience:

• Required: 3 years as a Registered Nurse and 1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations. Cardiac Specialty Experience and 2 years of telemetry, ED, PCU, or ICU experience.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider ACLS required within 6 months of hire.