RN - PRN - Surgery Care

Essential Functions
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 center’s policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Job Title
Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN

Supervision Received
Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education/Experience

Graduate of school of nursing.

Current Registered Nurse License.

Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

ASC Experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients.

Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients.

Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians.

Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies.

Accurately assess need for pain and/or nausea medication.

Always precedes the administration of medication with an order.

Exhibits knowledge of intended actions and side effects.

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.

Makes 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 relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, 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.

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