What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Same Day Surgery and PACU position at Rivers Edge Hospital?
Job Title: RN - Same Day Surgery and PACU
This role requires the Registered Nurse to work effectively in Same Day Surgery (pre- and post-op), and Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Continuously assesses the patient's physiological and psychological status before, during, and after surgery and recognizes abnormalities. Documents in a thorough, timely, and accurate fashion that accurately reflects the cares provided.
- Anticipates, interprets, and acts on patient data to prevent problems/complications.
- Identifies priorities and implements care based on sound nursing judgment, individual patient needs, and facility procedure and standards.
- Functions as a patient advocate by protecting the patient from harm during the perioperative period.
- Recommends changes to policy and procedure to assure quality care.
Skills:
- Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic techniques, familiarity with surgical instrumentation and equipment, and the principles of microbiology maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Performs nursing skills according to REHC policies and procedures using proper body mechanics and universal precautions.
- Keeps current in nursing knowledge and attends educational offerings that enhance skills.
- Performs the work of the department independently with elements of accuracy, control, and efficiency.
- Assists with preparing, processing, and providing functioning supplies, equipment, and instruments to ensure their economic and efficient function for the patient and personnel.
Collaboration:
- Works cooperatively with other departments and personnel to provide patient care continuity.
- Seeks opportunities to help out other staff contributing to team work and spirit.
- Assists with patient scheduling.
- Promotes a working atmosphere conducive to learning.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Minnesota license.
- Certified in AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire.
- Knowledge and experience in perioperative nursing preferred.
- General knowledge in hospital nursing and the ability to use the nursing process.
- Ability to interact in a positive and cooperative manner with courtesy and respect towards co-workers, patients, physicians, and other customers.
