Registered Nurse Job Hobart area,Indiana USA,Nursing

Purpose

The Registered Nurse is responsible for logging and keeping track of all medications in and out of the clinic, all script pads, ensuring patient and staff safety, and performing/overseeing multiple clinical duties. The nurse is responsible for assisting the physician to ensure that every procedure being performed is well documented and performed with accuracy.

Accountabilities and Job Activities Morning Arrival Responsibilities

Review schedule for the day
Stock shelves and check stock with needed supplies
Draw up the necessary injectable medication as needed
Verify that all needed probes are ready and sterile
Log all patients for the day on the procedure record

Customer Relations

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times as evidenced by observation
Respect the rights, property, and privacy of all customers as evidenced by observation
Meet customers’ needs and expectations as evidenced by the use of communication skills and actions taken on behalf of patients, families and visitors
Foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation through communication and cooperation with all members of the health care team as evidenced by observation
Manage conflict in a positive and constructive manner as evidenced by observation

Responsibilities & Preparation of patient procedure (as Pre‑Operative Nurse)

Assign preoperative arrival times and notify patient(s) at least 1 day in advance of the surgery as documented
Review pre‑op charts for completion
Obtain appropriate paperwork to complete chart
Recognize and report to attending physician any deviations from normal lab values
Review pre‑op instruction on all patients scheduled for next day surgery and obtain necessary documentation and supplies as required
Collaborate with patient/family to identify individual needs and assess learning readiness
Plan patient care with the members of the perioperative team
Apply effective interviewing skills to obtain information from the patient/family as is necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing
Apply basic verbal and nonverbal communication skills to identify and reduce anxiety in the patient/family
Document assessment, teach all patient’s responses as evidenced by documentation
Set priorities and organize nursing activities accordingly
Assure patient’s privacy and company confidentiality
Maintain records and log books as required by company policy and regulation

Responsibilities for patient procedure (as a Circulating Nurse)

Properly identify patients by checking the identification and comparing with the information on the chart as evidenced by observation and documentation
Verify patient consent is signed and accurately completed
Review medical records for appropriate information as specified in the company policies & procedures
Prepare the Operating Room for the patient by obtaining proper equipment and supplies for intraoperative care as evidenced by documentation and observation
Ensure a safe environment for the patient by following proper aseptic techniques, care and operation of all surgical and emergency equipment as observed
Monitor all patients receiving conscious sedation or local anesthesia according to established policies and procedures
Assist in properly positioning the patient on the procedure table
Record, handle, and label specimens as documented
Assist with dressings and prepare patient for transport to the Recovery Room
Initiate lifesaving measures, such as CPR, in emergency situations as observed

Responsibilities During and After Patient Procedure (as a Scrub Nurse)

Utilize aseptic techniques, set up instruments and equipment needed for procedures as observed and documented
Perform needle, sponge, and other counts as documented
Adhere to principles of universal precautions and ensure safe disposal of all sharps
Control use of supplies and equipment to avoid waste as observed
Assist with the general cleaning of the room and set up for the next procedure case

Responsibilities after Patient Procedure (as a Recovery Nurse)

Rapidly assess patient status upon transfer to the Recovery Room (pulse oximeter, EKG, BP, dressings, drainage, etc.)
Recognize and report to physician any deviations from normal lab values or…