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Description
The staff nurse under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager, is responsible for the nursing care of the patient in the Pre-Op and Post Anesthesia Care Area. Participates as a team member in the planning and implementing of patient care. Directs and assists in carrying out the standards of Pre-Op and PACU. Offers leadership and direction to nursing and medical assistants. Assures continuity of care from pre-operative visit through surgical procedure and until post-operative follow-up.
A. Objectives:
B. Pre-op admission:
C. PACU Admission:
D. Discharging patient from PACU:
E. ·Preparing for --next· day surgeries:
F. Additional duties:
A.M. and continue for three consecutive days. Record post-op status on Post operative Call Sheet in medical record.
2. Count narcotics inventory daily and sign record.
3. Fold and distribute linen. Assume responsibility for inventory.
4. See pre-operative patients in pre-admission testing.
5. Make sure all cabinets and storage room are locked and secured prior to leaving.
6. Assist with epidural injections and manipulations. Place all monitors on patients, mix medications as instructed and administer medications as instructed.
7. Return empty charts and x-rays to the front desk.
9. Re-assemble the medical record in appropriate order.
10. At the end of the day, leave Pre-Op and PACU neat and orderly with all beds made.
G. Emergencies:
H. Working as a team
I. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education training
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Tennessee state license. Registered Nurse licensure
Membership in a professional organization preferred.
Current BCLS and ACLS certified within six months of hire.
Knowledge/Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of modem nursing concepts. Working knowledge of Center policies which govern the activities of nursing divisions. Has ability to act efficiently and rationally in emergency situations.
Full Time
$77k-97k (estimate)
03/17/2024
05/16/2024