Pre-Op/PACU/Step-down RN 8 or 10 Hour Day Shifts

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The practice of the Registered Nurse (RN) includes, but is not limited to:

Knows and adheres to policies of the Dunes Surgical Hospital and demonstrates fiscal responsibility. Follows policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for perioperative nursing care according to accepted standards. Plans, implements, and evaluates pre- and post-operative nursing care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs, and according to physician’s orders.

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

Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, respiratory interventions (e.g. nebulizer updraft therapy), patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and patient families, and other needed clinical competencies. Provides comprehensive nursing assessment of health status of patients

Develops a patient centered health care plan that includes

Establishing nursing diagnosis Setting goals to meet identified health care needs Prescribing nursing interventions Advocates for the best interest of the patient Communicates and collaborates with other health care providers in the management of health care and the implementation of the total health regimen within and across settings 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.

Supervisory

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. Work experience as a professional nurse. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification Ability to demonstrate clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.

Health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996

Responsible for knowing the processes involved assuring the standards established by HIPAA, and ensuring they are followed including the practices and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information.

Work authorization/security clearance

Must be authorized to work in the United States.