RN Ambulatory Surgery FT

Job Description

Job Description

RN ASU (FT)

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Registered Nurse (RNs) in ASU will be getting patients prepped for surgery.
• Will be educating patients about the procedures and what to expect during their surgery day.
• Will be starting IV's, placing foley catheters, taking vital signs, administering medications and assisting anesthesia with blocks.
• Provides advice and emotional support to patients' families. about the procedures being performed.
• Post op will be addressing patient needs during the discharge period. Will be giving out discharge instructions to patient's being discharged.
• Focuses on the overall care of patients by administering medications under the supervision of doctors and keep records of symptoms and progress.
• May supervise Patient Care Techs.
• May perform charge nurse duties after proper training.
• ASU can be a challenging and fast paced environment with a mix of patients getting readied for surgery and getting patients ready to be discharged home. The ASU RN will be expected to be ready to assist other staff within the unit when necessary.
• Being a team player is key to the success within the ASU area.

EVALUATION

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent customer service skills.

RN – Associate Degree

Licensed in good standing with the Georgia Board of Nursing and EKG Course.

1 - 2 years experience preferred.

Positive and effective communication skills

Heavy : Exert 50 – 100 lb. of force occasionally and / or up to 30 lb. of force frequently - >

75%

Basic skills as defined by licensure / certification.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Level I

Neonates 1 - 30 days

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients as evidenced by :

Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) in collaboration with each patient / family / significant other in order to address all identified needs as evidenced by :

Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient as evidenced by :

Evaluates and reassesses the identified problems, care provided and patient's responses in order to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered as evidenced by :

Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care as evidenced by :

Maintains current knowledge / certification / licensure. Pursues professional growth and development as evidenced by :

Performs all responsibilities / duties required by the unit / department as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed as evidenced by :

Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his / her responsibilities related to general safety, department / service safety, and specific job-related hazards.

Follows the hospital exposure control plans / blood borne and airborne pathogens as evidenced by :

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment as evidenced by :

Directs other licensed and non licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned as evidenced by :

Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Meets clinical competencies for age-specific competencies as evidenced during skill competency check-offs.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

EDUCATION AND COMPETENCY

Attends all mandatory and department-specific education and training programs as required Attends all required education and training and can describe his / her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazard. Has met all required competencies for the evaluation period as evidenced by job specific competency evaluations.