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Job Summary A clinically competent RN who demonstrates expertise in the perioperative field. Effectively delivers care to the surgical patient through the nursing process.
Job Details Location/Department:
Hospital - Surgery
Shift Type:
PRN
Job Summary:
A clinically competent RN who demonstrates expertise in the perioperative field. Effectively delivers care to the surgical patient through the nursing process.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties / Responsibilities
Uses only approved abbreviations.
Understands patient safety goals & actions taken.
Uses 2 patient identifiers before giving treatments, demonstrates process.
Understands read back of verbal orders/critical lab values & can state process.
Understands procedure to clarify physician orders.
Uses standing orders when indicated.
Accurately calls report to MD as warranted by condition; reports to other providers as needed.
Reports sentinel events or adverse drug reactions or incidents as warranted.
Uses final verification before invasive procedures & can verbalize correct process & documents in EHR.
Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention as needed & documents in EHR.
Communicates with & provides education to patients, caregivers, & family members in a timely manner (using respect & dignity when dealing with death & dying) & documents in EHR.
SDS Nurse
Completes pre-op prep, reviews charts, obtains diagnostic reports, notifies anesthesia as needed.
Contact patients pre-op for phone assessment & teaching.
RN completes admission assessment & RN completes teaching of patient & family. Displays knowledge of pediatric, adolescent, adult & geriatric standards of care.
Initiates pain management & teaching.
Initiates individual age-appropriate patient’s plan of care.
Conducts preoperative process to verify correct patient, procedure & site. Documents appropriately.
Completes & performs appropriate discharge teaching to patient & family. Demonstrates knowledge of doctor specific discharge instructions.
Demonstrates skills & knowledge to provide phase 2 recovery care to patient.
Schedules, RN completes admission assessment & RN provides care of ESI patients.
PACU Nurse
In phase one recovery, completes initial assessment of patient’s physiological & psychological status according to policy.
Performs ongoing assessment.
Develops plan of care & prioritizes interventions based on the patient assessment.
Provides for effective pain management & documents response.
Gives thorough concise report of all pertinent information when transferring patients to SDS, MS or SCA.
Provides Care, Treatment & Services (Charge Nurse)
Charge Nurse - Fulfills duties outlined in the “Role of the charge nurse”.
Demonstrates knoweldge of nursing medication administration policy.
Verifies correct patient using two patient identifiers prior to mneciation administration.
Checks patient’s allergies before administration of medication.
RN obtains, prepares & administers IV’s, RN obtains & administers blood products according to policy & procedure.
Observes & documents patient response to pertinent medication.
Handles adverse medication & blood reactions in a competent manner.
Educates patient on safe use of patient controlled medication administration according to nursing policy.
Consistently follows process for securing all medication.
RN follows policy for narcotics in the OR/SDS.
Follows policy for RN administering moderate sedation.
Complies with read back policy for telephone orders & reporting of lab results.
Demonstrates understanding of & follows policy for use of PPE, hand hygiene, surgical hand scrub & attire in the OR.
Ensures that supplies & equipment necessary for safe patient care are stored in an organized & efficient manner & available for patient care.
Demonstrates correct & safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information & policy & procedure manual in the OR/PACU.
Demonstrates proper use of the emergency communication system in the OR/SDS dept.
Maintains clear, legible variance of hours worked & completes timely.
Reviews & updates policies (on request).
Participates on teams (on request).
Attends 75% of scheduled department meetings & reviews written minutes of those meetings not attended.
Attends continuing education to maintain competency.
Documentation reflects patient status throughout the perioperative process. Included are patient needs, interventions, patient response & outcomes.
Knowledge of OR/PCS modules.
Aware of & avoids use of abbreviations on the “do not use list”.
Accurately documents use of supplies, implants & equipment for appropriate charging.
Required Skills / Abilities
Strong customer service skills
Effectively communicates both verbal & written
Able to multi-task, prioritize, interpret & be assertive when necessary.
Able to perform basic nursing skills
Mechanical ability to deal with a large number of machines & equipment for procedures, i.e. autoclaves, cleaning equipment in central physiologic monitors, patient beds & cart alarm systems.
Able to operate basic office equipment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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SDS RN
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Margaret Mary Health
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SDS RN
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Margaret Mary Health
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Job Summary A clinically competent RN who demonstrates expertise in the perioperative field. Effectively delivers care to the surgical patient through the nursing process.
Job Details Location/Department:
Hospital - Surgery
Shift Type:
PRN
Job Summary:
A clinically competent RN who demonstrates expertise in the perioperative field. Effectively delivers care to the surgical patient through the nursing process.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties / Responsibilities
Uses only approved abbreviations.
Understands patient safety goals & actions taken.
Uses 2 patient identifiers before giving treatments, demonstrates process.
Understands read back of verbal orders/critical lab values & can state process.
Understands procedure to clarify physician orders.
Uses standing orders when indicated.
Accurately calls report to MD as warranted by condition; reports to other providers as needed.
Reports sentinel events or adverse drug reactions or incidents as warranted.
Uses final verification before invasive procedures & can verbalize correct process & documents in EHR.
Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention as needed & documents in EHR.
Communicates with & provides education to patients, caregivers, & family members in a timely manner (using respect & dignity when dealing with death & dying) & documents in EHR.
SDS Nurse
Completes pre-op prep, reviews charts, obtains diagnostic reports, notifies anesthesia as needed.
Contact patients pre-op for phone assessment & teaching.
RN completes admission assessment & RN completes teaching of patient & family. Displays knowledge of pediatric, adolescent, adult & geriatric standards of care.
Initiates pain management & teaching.
Initiates individual age-appropriate patient’s plan of care.
Conducts preoperative process to verify correct patient, procedure & site. Documents appropriately.
Completes & performs appropriate discharge teaching to patient & family. Demonstrates knowledge of doctor specific discharge instructions.
Demonstrates skills & knowledge to provide phase 2 recovery care to patient.
Schedules, RN completes admission assessment & RN provides care of ESI patients.
PACU Nurse
In phase one recovery, completes initial assessment of patient’s physiological & psychological status according to policy.
Performs ongoing assessment.
Develops plan of care & prioritizes interventions based on the patient assessment.
Provides for effective pain management & documents response.
Gives thorough concise report of all pertinent information when transferring patients to SDS, MS or SCA.
Provides Care, Treatment & Services (Charge Nurse)
Charge Nurse - Fulfills duties outlined in the “Role of the charge nurse”.
Demonstrates knoweldge of nursing medication administration policy.
Verifies correct patient using two patient identifiers prior to mneciation administration.
Checks patient’s allergies before administration of medication.
RN obtains, prepares & administers IV’s, RN obtains & administers blood products according to policy & procedure.
Observes & documents patient response to pertinent medication.
Handles adverse medication & blood reactions in a competent manner.
Educates patient on safe use of patient controlled medication administration according to nursing policy.
Consistently follows process for securing all medication.
RN follows policy for narcotics in the OR/SDS.
Follows policy for RN administering moderate sedation.
Complies with read back policy for telephone orders & reporting of lab results.
Demonstrates understanding of & follows policy for use of PPE, hand hygiene, surgical hand scrub & attire in the OR.
Ensures that supplies & equipment necessary for safe patient care are stored in an organized & efficient manner & available for patient care.
Demonstrates correct & safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information & policy & procedure manual in the OR/PACU.
Demonstrates proper use of the emergency communication system in the OR/SDS dept.
Maintains clear, legible variance of hours worked & completes timely.
Reviews & updates policies (on request).
Participates on teams (on request).
Attends 75% of scheduled department meetings & reviews written minutes of those meetings not attended.
Attends continuing education to maintain competency.
Documentation reflects patient status throughout the perioperative process. Included are patient needs, interventions, patient response & outcomes.
Knowledge of OR/PCS modules.
Aware of & avoids use of abbreviations on the “do not use list”.
Accurately documents use of supplies, implants & equipment for appropriate charging.
Required Skills / Abilities
Strong customer service skills
Effectively communicates both verbal & written
Able to multi-task, prioritize, interpret & be assertive when necessary.
Able to perform basic nursing skills
Mechanical ability to deal with a large number of machines & equipment for procedures, i.e. autoclaves, cleaning equipment in central physiologic monitors, patient beds & cart alarm systems.
Able to operate basic office equipment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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