Registered Nurse RN MedTele Job North Sioux City South Dakota USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse RN MedTele Full time 700 AM 730 PM
Location: North Sioux City

The Urology RN is responsible for the direct and indirect provision of professional nursing care of the patients in the Operating Room, Pre-Op, and PACU. The nurse is accountable for ongoing evaluation and documentation of all components of care delivered to customers within the Pre-Op, Operating Room, and PACU utilizing the nursing process.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Knows and adheres to policies of the Dunes Surgical Hospital and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.

Follows policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for nursing care according to accepted standards.

Ensures that the surgical room is sterile and safe for the patient

Plans, implements, and evaluates preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs, and according to physician’s orders.

Must have a strong attention to detail and physical stamina to handle long, arduous work hours.

Assesses the needs of the patient during the procedure, to ensure the best outcome

Works with a physician to develop the care plan for the patient during the surgery

Continues to evaluate the patient’s condition during the procedure and makes changes to the care plan as necessary

Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and families, and other needed clinical competencies.

Ensures that the sterile field is not compromised during the procedure

Keeps the surgical area clean and organized for the scrub nurse and the physician; removes instruments and sponges as they are used during the procedure

Organizes and prepares medical records of patients. Documents care appropriately and fully. Follows up on missing data and other patient care needs.

Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.

Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.

Actively participates in appropriate committees as assigned.

Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.

Uses good body mechanics.

Informs management of applicable day-to-day situations.

Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.

SUPERVISOTY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be a graduate of accredited college or university.

Registered Professional Nurse with current state licensure.

Must have a minimum of 1 year work experience.

BLS, ACLS and PALS certification

Ability to function in a high stress environment.

Team player

Flexibility

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Will be required to lift patients frequently requiring the ability to lift 100 pounds.

Must be able to exert at least 50 pounds of force to assist with patient transports.

Be able to stand, bend, and stoop, and/or sit within a confined area for prolonged periods of time, up to 6 to 8 hours.

Dexterity:
Frequent repetitive motion of hands/wrist involved.

Will be working in a clean, well-lighted area

May be required to deal with unpleasant environmental situations resulting from patient care or patient activity.

Hazards and Risks:
Direct patient contact with possible exposure to communicable diseases, exposure to radiation and CRT.

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