What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse-Hourly-Pre-Op/PACU position at AMSURG?
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES |
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| 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 |