What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preop/PACU RN (Full-time) position at Symbion Healthcare?
Employment Type: Full-Time
JOB TITLE: Preop/PACU RN (Full-time)
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies.
- Demonstrates ability to assess patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room and/or the PACU area and on a continuing basis.
- Utilizes the nursing process for patient assessment, problem identification, and any interventions.
- Prepares patients for surgical procedures.
- Physiologically monitors patients during procedures as required.
- Administers and documents medications, solutions and treatments as prescribed.
- Assists physicians with examinations, procedures or other patient care activities.
- Monitors and controls the environment.
- Provides equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner based on patient’s needs.
- Provides timely, accurate and complete documentation.
- Respects patient’s rights
- Participates in patient/family teaching based on the developmental age of patient.
- Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
- Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in various programs, in-services, workshops and meetings.
- Maintains competencies to function in the RN role within specific area. (Ex. Preop, OR, and Pacu).
- Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills which promote a positive environment, teamwork and loyalty to the organization.
- Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
- In accordance with the ambulatory surgery center philosophy, presents behaviors and actions which create a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, vendors and Surgery Center staff.
- Demonstrates behaviors and actions which support the mission, goals and operations of the Surgery Center that also contribute to continuous service improvement.
- Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment and/or work schedule.
- Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress and challenge.
- Maintains positive attendance and communicate in advance any absences from work.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN License.
- CPR required.
- ACLS required.
- Minimum one year in pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative surgical patient care.
- Orthopedic experience preferred.
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