Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

• Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total patient care process
  • Using two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure performed
  • Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the pre-op, intra and recovery room / PACU area according to requirements of patient, physician orders, and patient procedure
  • Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
  • Demonstrates ongoing competencies with patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur
  • Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity
  • Utilize the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care, in the immediate post-anesthesia period
  • 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
  • Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during pre-op , intra and post-anesthesia period
  • Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician
  • 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 procedure and type of anesthesia
  • Assess the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge
  • Reviews post-procedure instructions including medication reconciliation and follow-up physician appointment 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
  • 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 patient care areas.
  • Transports patients as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements
  • Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Proficient computer / EMR skills

Proficient IV skills.