RN Preop Recovery Ophthalmology

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Supervisor of Clinical Services

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Shows appropriate delegation, while directing and supervising ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating patient care in the pre-operative/post-operative clinical areas according to accepted standards. Provides direct patient care in the assigned clinical areas and demonstrates clinical competence. Participates in service recovery by taking ownership of the situation and correcting problems. Keeps customers informed of progress related to clinical operations and provides comfort, information and assistance during the process. Reviews daily schedule and prepares patient care areas based upon types of procedures and specific patient care needs. Communicates changes in status as necessary to physicians, family members, and other staff. Initiates physical and psycho/social assessment and pre-operative plan of care, identifies patient and obtains informed consent. Completes and documents a pre-operative interview, obtains necessary diagnostic test results and notifies appropriate physicians and staff regarding variances and/or concerns. Completes the Post-anesthesia record and assures all patients have met the discharge criteria prior to discharge; and provides all patients post-operative instructions. Assures the delivery of quality clinical care through participation in NSH benchmarking programs.

REQUIREMENTS :

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN License. CPR required. ACLS required. Minimum one year in pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative surgical patient care.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE :

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current Registered Nurse License Preop Ophthalmology experience preferred, but will train Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Demonstrates current, comprehensive professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards and department policies including the Patient Bill of Rights and JCAHO regulations, Standards for Nursing Care and the Nurse Practice Act. Assesses physiological and psychosocial health status of patient. Verbally reports pertinent information to appropriate staff to provide continuity of care. Legibly documents information in patient record and signs record using appropriate professional title. Assesses level of understanding and expectations of care. Establishes patient/family goals that are mutually acceptable. Formulates Plan of Care for the patient. Implements nursing care plans tailored to patient/family needs. Demonstrates ability to assess and problem solve. Responds to emergencies. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines (Nurse Practice Act, legal statutes, ANA code for Nurses, PRMC Policy and Procedures. Performs nursing actions that demonstrate accountability (demonstrates flexibility, exercises safe judgment). Continually adjusts care plan based on patient/family data. Demonstrates proper preoperative process – communication/report. Demonstrates proper procedure and documentation for surgical case counting. Demonstrates proper patient identification verification per policy. Demonstrates proper surgical site identification and marking per policy. Participates in a Profession Nursing Organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Standing: 66-100% Walking: 66-100% Lifting: 0-50lbs. as needed Carrying: 0-25lbs. as needed Pushing: 0-400lbs. on wheels with assistance as needed Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary Pulling: As necessary while providing patient care Bending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor Squatting: As necessary while providing care Rotating: Shoulders as necessary Kneeling: If necessary while providing patient care Reaching: overhead while providing patient care General comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

Inside: 95-100% Temperature: 30F-115F Fumes: Occasional Dust: Occasional Gases: None Mist: Occasional Radiation: Occasional Noise or Vibrations: Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc. Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc. Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover). Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Life Insurance PTO 401(k) retirement plan with a company match And more! Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity Our organizationis 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 relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted 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. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Surgery Partners, Inc.