Registered Nurse - PACU

ERP International•Travis AFB, CA

1d•$64 - $95

About The Position

ERP International, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse - PACU for a full-time position supporting David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA . A pply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International has been named a Washington Post 2025 Top Workplace! We are thrilled to be included on the list for a sixth year in a row! Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits! Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 12 Paid Federal Holidays! Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, and Health Savings Account available! Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement! Matching 401K! About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Requirements

Education: Associate's Degree of Nursing.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a clinical nurse in the medical/surgical or critical care inpatient setting.
Experience with pediatric to geriatric population.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in post anesthesia/sedation.
Certifications: BLS, Have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association.
In addition to BCLS, certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Candidate must possess pediatric advance life support (PALS).
Security: Government background check required

Responsibilities

Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, disease process and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and experience to acutely ill pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients as appropriate.
Utilizes the nursing process as a basis for professional practice.
Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required.
Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient conditions including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.
Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders and conditions as appropriate, as seen in critically ill patients.
Knowledge of preventative health schedules, procedures, processes, and education methods.
Must synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical decisions to interpret lethal rhythms independent of physician.
Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records.
Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals.
Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
Assesses patients.
Uses the nursing process as a basis for professional practice.
demonstrates proper preparation of patients for treatments and procedures, to include surgical interventions.
Provides peri-anesthesia nursing care in accordance with national standards (i.e. the American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses) and local guidelines.
Demonstrates competent nursing care for preoperative and postoperative patients; supporting the main operating room and any other indicated ancillary departments to include but not limited to: Cath Lab, Gastroenterology Clinic, and Radiology.
Perform physical exam and health histories.
Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
Direct and supervise care provided by other healthcare professionals.
Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements.
Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
Perform nursing services identified in the TO.
Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.
Skilled in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, standard perioperative monitors, nebulizers, and other unit specific equipment.
Performs a full range of nursing procedures such as dressing changes, catheterization, wound irrigation, intravenous fluid administration, blood transfusion, oxygen administration, vital signs, specimen collection and other unit specific procedures as prescribed by the provider.
Completes orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with (IAW) unit guidelines.
Participates in the orientation and training of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate.
Serves and participates in committees, functions and other meetings as directed.
Provides relevant and timely information to these groups and assists with decision-making and process improvement.
Participates in customer service initiatives, and medical readiness activities, designed to enhance health services.
Ensures a safe work environment, employee safe work habits and patient safety IAW regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives.