Ambulatory Surgery Center Preop and PACU RN (Hiring Immediately)

Description

PreOpPACU Cross-trained

Summary :

Responsible for admitting the patient to the clinical area and providing

nursing care to the preoperative patient, as well as, developing a nursing

care plan specifically designed for the individual patient. The staffing of

the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in

other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their

normal ones as staffing and patient needs change. We are also looking for one

to deliver nursing care in the Post-Operative Care Unit (PACU) to patients

entering the postoperative phase of treatment, responsible for assessing the

patient’s condition and readiness for discharge. The staffing of the Center is

based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical

areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as

staffing and patient needs change.

Responsibilities :

Pre-Op 1. Ensures the preoperative area has a clean and therapeutic

environment for all patients at all times 2. Ensures supplies and equipment

needed are available and in good working order 3. Admits the patient to the

unit and prepares himher for the scheduled procedure 4. Makes initial

assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient 5. Explains nursing

procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety 6. Identifies patient’s

physical and mental status 7. Monitors the patient’s medical condition and

reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist

8. Assures surgical consent and preoperative test results are in the medical

record prior to proposed procedure 9. Reports any important health history

facts to the operating room nurse 10. Gives patients and family members

emotional support as necessary 11. Documents patient care delivered,

accurately in the medical record 12. Performs other nursing duties as assigned

13. Maintains established Centerdepartmental policies and procedures 14.

Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business 15. Develops

and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families,

visitors and other Center employees 16. Documents concisely, precisely and

accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy. 17.

Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous

improvement of patient care and Center business

PACU 1. Ensures that the PACU has a clean and therapeutic environment for all

patients at all times 2. Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available

and in good working order 3. Admits the patient to the unit and monitors

recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedure 4. Makes initial assessment

and determined the nursing needs of the patient 5. Follows and implements

physician’s orders and performs all required nursing activities 6. Explains

nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety 7. Identifies

patient’s physical and mental status 8. Monitors the patient’s medical

condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or

anesthesiologist 9. Documents accurately in the patient’s medical record the

care received and the progress in the recovery process 10. Assures that the

patient fits the documented criteria prior to discharge 11. Gives patients and

family members emotional support as necessary 12. Performs other nursing

duties as assigned 13. Maintains established Centerdepartmental policies and

procedures 14. Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related

business 15. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with

patients, families, visitors and other Center employees 16. Documents

concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated

by policy. 17. Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for

the continuous improvement of patient care and Center business

Requirements :

• High school diploma
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational school
• Licensed to practice in the state
• Previous preoperative care experience preferred
• Previous PACU experience preferred
• ACLS
• PALS

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed

Per Diem As Needed

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