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SalaryPosition Summary
This position is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients while in the Pre-OP and Post-OP area of the ASC.
Registered Nurse Pre-Op Essential Functions
- Assesses physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural, educational and developmental dimensions of the patient from pre-op phone call through patient discharge, and provides written documentation of these findings
- Assesses & documents patient condition and responses to nursing and/or medical interventions & communicates the information to the appropriate persons
- Assesses patient needs based on pre-op phone call information, scheduled surgical procedure, and physician preferences
- Assesses supply & equipment needs for pain management procedure, patient needs, and physician preferences
- Develops an individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment, medical and nursing diagnoses, knowledge of specific illnesses, injuries, diseases, surgical procedures and appropriate standards of care
- Collaborates with other disciplines and departments to maximize patient outcomes and effect a smooth flow of the perioperative experience
- Plans and utilizes resources efficiently to complete the daily schedule in a timely manner while providing safe and individualized patient care
- Provides care and supplies based on individualized plan of care, identified needs and in a timely, efficient and safe manner. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of special needs for various age groups including adult and geriatric when providing resources for the perioperative experience
- Functions within the limits of the MN Nurse Practice Act, State and Federal Laws, HPSC, Pre-Op/PACU Department philosophies, policies and procedures and standards of care. Labels and administers medications and solutions as ordered. Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions
- Functions effectively in emergency situations and when under stress
- Monitors patients utilizing sound nursing judgment and competent knowledge of equipment based on policies and procedures from patient admission to dismissal
- Provides emotional support and comfort for patients/family members, informs family of patient status, and provides patient/family education
- Assists with procedures (i.e. pain management, blocks, conscious sedation)
- Follows proper channels of communication and informs department managers of unit activity, patient condition, and personnel concerns
- Reassesses, evaluates and revises the implementation of the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Responds appropriately to changes in the patient’s condition and/or behavior
- Chart completion with utilization of correct abbreviations as noted in policy
Other Essential Functions
- Must be willing and able to work a variety of hours and work in the various locations as needed
- Must present self at the workstation, ready for work, at the scheduled time
- Participates in department and company meetings, as requested
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education & Licensing
- Graduate of an NLN accredited school of registered nursing required
- Current licensure as a RN in the State of MN or WI multi-state required
- Current CPR/ACLS certification required
- Current member of American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses recommended
Experience
1 year of PACU or other critical care nursing experience in the last 3-5 years preferred
Job Type: Part-time
Associated Eye Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
