RN Procedural

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepares patients, gathers necessary supplies, and assists the physician during the procedure.

Responsible for the preop of patients and pre and postop calls. Assists in general cleaning between procedures and restocking of bedside carts and cabinets. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains a thorough medical history through interview of patient or family members with pertinent information documented and communicated to the Physician.
• Utilizes assessment skills and tools to identify problems, needs, and interventions.
• Recognizes the patient's and family's need for instructions and initiates appropriate action.
• Set priorities for actions based on problem-solving processes, common sense, and meeting patient care priorities.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to signs and symptoms of health-threatening changes and reports abnormal results of diagnostic studies to the appropriate physician.
• Utilizes work assignments to develop the special abilities of individuals and meet the special needs of patients/significant others.
• Establishes and maintains an aseptic environment for each procedural patient.
• Administers parenteral therapy according to SHOLA Policy.
• Administers medications and performs treatments and procedures according to SHOLA Policy.
• Carries out physician's orders accurately, clarifying questionable orders.
• Completes appropriate Competency Checklists annually.
• Cost-effectively maintains adequate supplies and equipment in appropriate working conditions.
• Assists in maintenance and cleanliness of supplies, procedure rooms, and preop area.
• Initiates nurse-physician communication appropriately.
• Assists in facilitating the patient-physician-nurse communication process.
• Completes proper documentation for preop, intraop, and postop Pain Medicine patients.
• Completes proper documentation of case cancellations.
• Reviews preop and postop instructions specific to procedure and physician preference.
• Schedule/Reschedule procedures and clinic appointments.
• Exhibits good communication with the clinic and rehab hospital.
• Admit and assessment of patients for swallow function studies.
• Initiates and carries out appropriate emergency procedures.
• Detects early signs and symptoms of post-injection complications and reports observations promptly to the treating physician.
• Document, in writing, the specific actions during a code and convey this information to the Clinical Services Director.
• Assumes leadership role as a role model, especially in crises.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and quiet environment for patients and other personnel.
• Provides patient privacy and confidentiality, maintaining patients' dignity.
• Utilizes sound nursing judgment, as evidenced by the ability to provide a rationale for decisions made.
• Demonstrates organization skills: Anticipates physician needs and provides timely availability of supplies and equipment.
• Recognizes potential benefits of selected new products and discusses possible acquisition for use with the Clinical Services Director.
• Serves as a resource person for updating or improving patient care practices.
• Serves as a preceptor in the orientation of new employees.
• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental goals.
• Possesses a working knowledge of Preop, Intraop, and Postop equipment.
• Cross-trained in pain and all perioperative areas.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of this position as identified. They shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience: Two (2) years' experience preferred. Experience in applying legal standards of nursing practice and assessing compliance with laws and regulations. 

Licenses/Certificates: Currently licensed as a registered nurse by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS & BLS certifications.

Special Skill: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team and maintain composure under pressure.

Physical Requirements: Maintain physical tolerance (stand/walk/work on your feet for 8-12 hours at a time with minimal breaks).

Supervisor: Pain /Radiology Clinical Services Director

Positions reporting directly to this position: None