Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN

Location: San Antonio, American Surgery Center, 12838 Vista Del Norte, San Antonio, TX 78216, USA Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same‑day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and the center’s policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center. Supervision Received: Supervisor of Clinical Services Education/Experience: Graduate of the school of nursing. Current Registered Nurse License. Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Assesses, develops, and implements total nursing care for post‑operative patients. Records and reports all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities, and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of post‑operative patients. Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians. Provides care and discharges post‑operative patients according to facility policies. Accurately assesses need for pain and/or nausea medication. Ensures an order always precedes the administration of medication. Is familiar with intended actions and side effects of medications. Documents medications. Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information. Provides psychological support to patients and/or families. Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients (e.g., home X‑ray, outside radiology). Admits patients to sit‑up area. Performs routine charging of medications and supplies. Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients. Functions independently in emergency situations. Can make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment. Maintains competence through continuing education. Meets requirements for CEU re‑licensure. Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies. Acts as a resource for new employees. Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment. Equal Employment Opportunity & Workforce Diversity: Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This practice applies to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi‑cultural organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr