RN Clinical - Same Day Surgery; Pre-Op - Rotating Shift; Non-Exempt; Union

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

• Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.
• Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.
• ASSESSMENT – Appropriately completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition. Completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily.
• DIAGNOSIS – Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.
• PLAN – Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. Documents expected/projected patient outcomes. Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.
• INTERVENTION – Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals. Delegates tasks based on others' scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate. Manages restraint use per policy. Attempts alternative non‑restraint measures first. Assures complete MD order per policy. Ensures MD assessment per policy. Assures patient monitoring per policy.
  
  Ensures restraint audit form is completed each shift.
• DOCUMENTATION – Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms: admission assessment, pain scale assessment and reassessment before and after intervention, daily flow sheet, restraint flow sheet, diabetes flow sheet, educational flow sheet, Kardex, care plan, risk assessment & reassessment upon fall, MAR, equipment & supplies, intra‑and inter‑facility transfer forms, belonging tracking form. Ensures orders are transcribed and signed off prior to the end of the shift.
  
  Completes 12h/24h chart checks.
• EDUCATION – Provides patient/family education as needed; room/unit orientation; plan of care; identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care; uses and provides MICROMEDEX information to patients and families.
• TRANSFER & DISCHARGE – Collaborates with case manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning. Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed. Ensures belongings are sent with patient.
• EQUIPMENT – Utilises patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacturer guidelines (IV pump, feeding pump, PCA pump, epidural pump, sequential compression device, wound VAC, heating pad/pump).
• COMMUNICATION – Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family: shift‑to‑shift report, physician rounds, patient/family interactions, MDP rounds, hand‑off reports, facility e‑mail, staff meetings.
• ORGANISATION – Manages time effectively, organises and prioritises responsibilities, takes meal breaks without incurring overtime, completes shift on time.
• OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENT AGENCY REQUIREMENTS – National Patient Safety Goals, patient identifiers, unapproved abbreviations, universal protocol (procedural time‑out), hand‑off medication reconciliation, clinical alarms, hazardous waste management, biohazard, medication sharps, HIPAA, OSHA, JCAHO continuous survey readiness, critical values, hand‑washing and other safety protocols.
• MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL‑SURGICAL PATIENTS – Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with THA, TKA, spinal surgery, isolation precautions, respiratory and nutrition care specific to cystic fibrosis patients, abdominal organ transplants, hepatitis, etc.
• MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/TELEMETRY UNITS – Demonstrates the ability to manage complex critically ill patients, advanced therapeutic modalities, hemodynamic monitoring, CRRT/CVVHD, ventilator care, arterial/CVP lines, ventricular assist devices, lumbar drains.
• MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT – Initiates, performs and terminates all dialysis treatments…