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Form of workPrimary Function:
- The primary function of the Pre-op/PACU Staff Nurse is that of professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability through the nursing process, for the patient and family/significant other(s) in collaboration with other health care providers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (28):
- Possesses knowledge of and the ability to perform duties in accordance with established standards for all Nursing practices as set forth in the Hospital policies.
- Keeps proficient and is knowledgeable of patient’s needs, techniques, and requirements at all times.
- Assesses the learning needs of patients/significant other(s), and has knowledge of normal growth and development stages.
- Cares for specimens and cultures in accordance with Hospital policies and best practices.
- Possesses knowledge of anesthetic agents, techniques, actions and interactions to include patients of all ages.
- Administers drugs and manages drug-related problems that occur.
- Demonstrates arrhythmia recognition and treatment.
- Uses good nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions and exhibits control in emergency situations.
- Successfully completes BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses and maintains certification every two years.
- Delivers exceptional patient care in line with established organizational goals and objectives.
- Participates in the revision and implementation of nursing policies/procedures in an effort to provide ongoing advancements in patient care practices.
- Makes independent clinical decisions regarding patient’s need for nursing care and communicates it to appropriate personnel.
- Participates in quality assurance/improvement strategies in respective clinical areas by assisting in the planning and implementation of innovative approaches to patient care.
- Integrates cost-effective measures into all nursing care practices.
- Regularly attends staff meetings, in-services, and all other professional development/continuing educational trainings.
- Manages monitoring and respiratory equipment, fluid lines, tubes, drains and catheters, as appropriate to patient care needs.
- Satisfactory completes basic assignments within given time frame and with minimal supervision.
- Consistently exhibits accurate and timely documentation.
- Provides care as outlined by the physician orders, nursing judgment, and patient status assessment, including accurate and prompt reporting of significant changes to supervisor and physician/surgeon.
- Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit and give information to patient and/or significant other that are necessary to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
- Communicates post-operative care instructions thoroughly to patient/significant other(s) before discharge and during post-op call.
- Interact effectively with other health care team members to keep them informed of changes in the condition of the patient.
- Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peers, managers and other members of the health care team.
- Avoids repeating rumors or soliciting unfounded statements, keeps personal biases to oneself, maintain positive image.
- Receives constructive feedback in a positive self-develop-mental manner.
- Functions as an effective team member.
- Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and accountability when changes are made in job description and responsibility, including performing all qualified duties throughout other areas of the hospital.
- Strives to maintain the confidentiality of all patients and their families/significant other(s).
