PRN

• Description 1.
• Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Organization.
• 2.
• Participates as a team member in support of the total peri-operative process.
• 3.
• Participates as a functional team member in admitting and discharging patients in a safe and timely manner.
• 4.
• Contributes to the QAPI process; identifies role and contributions to functional teams; participates in data collecting; collaborates with the team to identify opportunities to improve patient safety.
• 5.
• Accepts changes in patient care assignments with a positive attitude and response.
• 6.
• Readily accepts changes in work schedule.
• Is accepting of changes necessary to meet unanticipated scheduling needs.
• 7.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• 8.
• Interactions are respectful and courteous with patients, co-workers, and providers.
• 9.
• Documents pertinent patient information on the chart and other appropriate places and gives report to appropriate staff.
• 10.
• Communicates effectively and educates the patient regarding the admission and discharge processes as they occur.
• 11.
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, in-services, and training sessions.
• 12.
• Objectively evaluates suggestions and constructive criticism presented by administration, team leader, or team member and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.
• 13.
• Uses “team protocol” when approaching another team member to offer suggestions, constructive criticism, or resolve conflicts.
• 14.
• Maintains current RN licensure per State requirements and fulfills obligation for required continuing education for license and facility.
• 15.
• Assists with orientation and training of new personnel and acts as a resource person for patient care problems.
• 16.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
• 17.
• Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure, is familiar with alarm sounds and can differentiate call bells, monitor alarms, and code alarm.
• Is familiar with crash cart, its contents, and where to obtain necessary supplies.
• Is knowledgeable regarding locations of eye wash stations and spill kits.
• 18.
• Assesses problems appropriately.
• Resolves problems independently when possible; knows when to seek assistance.
• 19.
• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel.
• 20.
• Prioritizes patient care with efficient use of available time and prepare for the next workday.
• 21.
• Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in pre/post-operative areas.
• Has knowledge of supply locations, par levels, and ordering procedures.
• 22.
• Is familiar with the pharmacy; where medications are stored and is knowledgeable of medications used in the facility.
• 23.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the pre/post-operative area.
• 24.
• Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting.
• 25.
• Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• 26.
• Implements and documents preoperative care according to facility policy.
• 27.
• Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative period.
• 28.
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently; understands greeting the patient and circulating RN upon arrival to post-op is priority.
• 29.
• Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered.
• 30.
• Assures the discharge instructions are given and understood by patient and caregiver.
• 31.
• Assures patient has met facility discharge criteria prior to release from facility.

Requirements

Required: 1. Current Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing 2. BLS certification 3. 1-year RN experience 4. Peri-operative nursing experience (preferred) 5. ENT and/or Ophthalmology experience (preferred)