Registered Nurse-Hourly
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| • | Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total patient care process | ||||||||
| • | Using two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure performed | ||||||||
| • | Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the pre-op, intra and recovery room/PACU area according to requirements | ||||||||
| of patient, physician orders, and patient procedure | |||||||||
| • | Provides comfort and reassurance to patient | ||||||||
| • | Demonstrates ongoing competencies with patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur | ||||||||
| • | Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity | ||||||||
| • | Utilize the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care, in the immediate post-anesthesia period | ||||||||
| • | 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 | ||||||||
| • | Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during pre-op , intra and post-anesthesia period | ||||||||
| • | Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician | ||||||||
| • | 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 procedure and type of anesthesia | ||||||||
| • | Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge | ||||||||
| • | Reviews post-procedure instructions including medication reconciliation and follow-up physician appointment 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 | ||||||||
| • | 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 patient care areas. | |||||||||
| • | Transports patients as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements | ||||||||
| • | Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned | ||||||||
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Proficient computer/EMR skills Proficient IV skills. |