Registered Nurse-Hourly-Pre-Op/PACU

Job Description

Job Description

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice    Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area    Maintains order and cleanliness of PreOp/PACU areas    Actively participates as a team member in support of the total pre-and post anesthesia care process    Per Center Policy, uses two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed    Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the pre-and post-procedure area     Provides comfort and reassurance to patient    Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity    Utilizes the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care throughout the pre and post procedure process    Administers medication(s) per order of physician    Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction    Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care     Evaluates patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during pre and post-anesthesia period    Using the nursing assessment, monitors, and reports any observed abnormalities to the other members of the     healthcare team    Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and    procedures    Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the planned procedure and type of anesthesia    Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation of the planned procedure    Reviews post-procedure instructions with patient and responsible adult     Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications     for seeking emergent care    Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management    Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively    Assesses each patient for fall precautions and addresses per Center policy    Assists or supervises patients attire change (as necessary)    Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time    Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability;  maintains order and     cleanliness of pre-procedure area(s)    Transports patients as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements    Attends all required education    Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned