RN Preoperative and Post Operative Care PreOp and PACU - Day Shift

JOB TITLE Registered Nurse Preop/PACU POSITION SUMMARYThis position assesses plans implements evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge judgment and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assesses patient physical psychological social spiritual educational developmental cultural and postoperative planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy. Formulates a plan of care including the discharge plan utilizing assessment data and patient family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patientspecific needs assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical cultural psychosocial spiritual age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient s status. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care coordination delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care in compliance with policies and procedures standards of care and regulatory agency requirements. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided. Evaluates the patients and familys response to care and teaching and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patients response and the effectiveness of patient teaching. Documents assessment planning implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data nursing interventions and patient s response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education role development and orientation of facility personnel patients students families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely effective efficient equitable and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations. In some locations this position may provide relief charge for staff and work flow of the department. Performs all functions according to established policies procedures regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day. NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbents immediate manager. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES DIRECTLY REPORTINGNone TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESN/A SCOPE AND COMPLEXITYInteracts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments physicians patients families and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS DP Typical Direct Patient Care environment: Able to stand walk bend squat reach and stretch frequently. Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs. Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity including adequate color vision. Requires fine motor skills adequate eyehand coordination and ability to grasp and handle objects. Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating transferring in and out of bed chair or wheelchair. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading writing and speaking in person or on telephone. May require periodic use of computer phone and general office equipment.

Shift: Day Shift: Monday Friday hours based on surgery Schedule

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Registered NursePost Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse (PACU)PreOpPerioperativeAmbulatory Care

General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS PALS NRP ATT

Nursing Certifications : CPI ENPC RNFA TNCC AWHONN NIHSS STABLE ASLS

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