Full Time Preop/PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Essential Duties (Pre-Op /Admitting)

• Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use
• Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice
• Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area
• Maintains order and cleanliness of PreOp/Admitting area
• Actively participates as a team member in support of the total pre-anesthesia care process
• Per Center Policy, uses two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the pre-procedure area
• Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
• Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity
• Utilizes the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care throughout the pre-procedure process
• Administers medication(s) per order of physician
• Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care
• Evaluates patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during pre-anesthesia period
• Using the nursing assessment, monitors, and reports any observed abnormalities to the other members of the healthcare team
• Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and procedures
• Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the planned procedure and type of anesthesia
• Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation of the planned procedure
• Reviews post-procedure instructions with patient and responsible adult
• Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications for seeking emergent care
• Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
• Assesses each patient for fall precautions and addresses per Center policy
• Assists or supervises patients attire change (as necessary)
• Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time
• Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability; maintains order and cleanliness of pre-procedure area(s)
• Transports patients as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Attends all required education
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (PACU)

• Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total post-anesthesia care process
• Using two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure performed
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the recovery room/PACU area according to requirements of patient, physician orders, and patient procedure
• Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
• Demonstrates ongoing competencies with patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur
• Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity
• Utilize the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care, in the immediate post-anesthesia period
• Administers medication(s) per order of physician
• Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care
• Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during post-anesthesia period
• Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician
• Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and procedures
• Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the procedure and type of anesthesia
• Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge
• Reviews post-procedure instructions including medication reconciliation and follow-up physician appointment with patient and responsible adult
• Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications for seeking emergent care
• Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
• Assists or supervises patients attire change (as necessary)
• Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time
• Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability; maintains order and cleanliness of recovery room/PACU area
• Transports patients as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a High school graduate or GED certification, be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, have a current state license to practice as a Registered Nurse, maintain basic cardiac life support certification and ACLS, evidence of leadership qualities, strong ethical and moral character references.

Effective November 1, 2021, AMSURG’s Vaccination Policy requires all teammates, including clinicians and independent contractors, to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment or engagement. Regardless of position, all new hires must submit proof of vaccination and or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. This policy is designed to protect the health and safety of our patients, communities and each other.

Must pass a background check and drug screen.

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