What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Pre / Post Operative Care - PRN position at Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons?
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for preparing and educating patients and families on pre and post-operative instructions including recovering patients after outpatient procedures.
PRN basis:
PRN basis:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 0600AM - 0300PM CST as needed
Regular attendance and reporting to work promptly are an essential part of this position
Essential Functions:
Assesses patient status on admission to pre-op or post-op area, and on a continuing basis.
Provides safe, quality patient care to the Pre-op and Post-op patient by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities. Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge.
Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
Administration of medications and IV fluids based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition.
Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders
Charts patient information accurately and timely
Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
Provide instant medical care in emergencies
Assist surgeons during procedures if required
Job Qualifications:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
1-2 years of PACU, CCU, ICU, ER experience required
Ambulatory Surgery Center or Outpatient Clinic experience preferred
ACLS and BLS and CPR certifications required
Regular attendance and reporting to work promptly are an essential part of this position
Essential Functions:
Assesses patient status on admission to pre-op or post-op area, and on a continuing basis.
Provides safe, quality patient care to the Pre-op and Post-op patient by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities. Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge.
Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
Administration of medications and IV fluids based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition.
Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders
Charts patient information accurately and timely
Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
Provide instant medical care in emergencies
Assist surgeons during procedures if required
- The preceding examples are representative of the assignments performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Job Qualifications:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
1-2 years of PACU, CCU, ICU, ER experience required
Ambulatory Surgery Center or Outpatient Clinic experience preferred
ACLS and BLS and CPR certifications required
Physical Requirements:
Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand, talk) for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs, position/lift patients more than 50 pounds without assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.