RN Pre Post Op

Job Description

Job Description

RN ASU (FT)

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Registered Nurse (RNs) in ASU will be getting patients prepped for surgery.
• Will be educating patients about the procedures and what to expect during their surgery day. 
• Will be starting IV's, placing foley catheters, taking vital signs, administering medications and assisting anesthesia with blocks. 
• Provides advice and emotional support to patients' families. about the procedures being performed. 
• Post op will be addressing patient needs during the discharge period. Will be giving out discharge instructions to patient's being discharged. 
• Focuses on the overall care of patients by administering medications under the supervision of doctors and keep records of symptoms and progress.
• May supervise Patient Care Techs.
• May perform charge nurse duties after proper training. 
• ASU can be a challenging and fast paced environment with a mix of patients getting readied for surgery and getting patients ready to be discharged home. The ASU RN will be expected to be ready to assist other staff within the unit when necessary. 
• Being a team player is key to the success within the ASU area. 

EVALUATION

• The evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
   • Excellent customer service skills.
   • Reads and understands the English language.
   • Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision
   • Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
   • Ability to process information and prioritize
   • Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills
   • Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed
   • Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions
   • Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed
   • Basic computer literacy
   • Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting
   • Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines
   • Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices

1. Education
   • RN – Associate Degree
   • BSN - preferred but not required
2. Licensure