Registered Nurse-Hourly-Pre-Op/PACU

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES

  Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice         Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area         Maintains order and cleanliness of PreOp/PACU areas         Actively participates as a team member in support of the total pre-and post anesthesia care process         Per Center Policy, uses two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed         Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the pre-and post-procedure area          Provides comfort and reassurance to patient         Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity         Utilizes the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care throughout the pre and post procedure process         Administers medication(s) per order of physician         Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction         Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care          Evaluates patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during pre and post-anesthesia period         Using the nursing assessment, monitors, and reports any observed abnormalities to the other members of the          healthcare team         Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and         procedures         Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the planned procedure and type of anesthesia         Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation of the planned procedure         Reviews post-procedure instructions with patient and responsible adult          Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications          for seeking emergent care         Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management         Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively         Assesses each patient for fall precautions and addresses per Center policy         Assists or supervises patients attire change (as necessary)         Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time         Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability;  maintains order and          cleanliness of pre-procedure area(s)         Transports patients as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements         Attends all required education         Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned