RN Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery Center PreopPacu Prn

Why Beebe

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

This individual is a clinically competent registered professional nurse who has demonstrated expertise in the perioperative field. He/she effectively delivers perioperative care to the surgical patient through the nursing process of assessment planning intervention implementation and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Safely identify label prepare and dispense medications and solutions in accordance with established policies procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrate proficiency and compliance with the Invision process and all applicable perioperative documentation systems.
• Maintain accountability for the proper handling maintenance and cost-effective utilization of departmental supplies instruments and equipment.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and promote efficient resource management while supporting quality patient care and fiscal responsibility.
• Utilize the nursing process throughout the perioperative continuum including patient assessment care planning implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments by collecting interpreting documenting and communicating relevant clinical information to the healthcare team.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on patient needs and surgical requirements.
• Provide direct patient care that addresses the physical emotional and psychological needs of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Continuously evaluate patient responses to interventions and modify care plans as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Apply and communicate advanced knowledge of perioperative nursing principles demonstrating an understanding of both clinical procedures and the rationale behind care decisions.
• Complete thorough accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Conduct medication reconciliation during the preoperative interview and accurately document all patient medications.
• Demonstrate competency in airway assessment and management and respond appropriately to patient respiratory needs.
• Assess monitor and support pain management interventions while educating patients regarding pain control strategies.
• Utilize critical thinking clinical judgment prioritization and effective time-management skills in a fast-paced perioperative environment.
• Conduct detailed preoperative patient interviews and obtain comprehensive medical histories.
• Educate patients and families by providing clear preoperative instructions explanations and rationale for treatments tests and surgical procedures.
• Collect blood and urine specimens for point-of-care testing utilizing proper techniques equipment and infection prevention practices.
• Accurately label process and transport specimens to ensure patient safety and diagnostic integrity.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons anesthesia providers nurses and multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe efficient and high-quality patient care.
• Maintain compliance with patient safety standards infection prevention protocols and departmental quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must possess current hospital experience (within the past 5 years) or be a new graduate (within the last 2 years).
• Prefer minimum of 1 year recent perioperative experience.
• Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application--assessment planning implementation and evaluation.

Credentials

• RN - Registered Nurse
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification

Education

• RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Entry

USD $36.20/Hr.

Max

USD $59.73/Hr.

Required Experience:

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