Advanced Pain Care
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Purpose The Pre-Op / Post-Op Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. The Registered Nurse prepares patients for surgical procedures, monitors and cares for patients post-operatively and is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes in accordance with the mission of the facility.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assesses patient status on admission and on an ongoing basis
Implements appropriate standards of care based on assessment data and patient's goals
Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge
Ensures provision of patient care daily in an organized and timely manner
Documents response to nursing action and provides instructions to the patients
Treats patients and guests with courtesy, respect and professionalism
Provides pertinent patient information to the physician, family and other members of the multidisciplinary team
Stocks unit and carries out unit routine, check crash cart and counts narcotics
Responds to phone calls and anticipates patient needs
Documents all unusual occurrences and post-operative complications for QI follow up
Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained
Adheres to all Round Rock Surgery Center policies and procedures
Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge and experience in PACU nursing or critical care
Knowledge and experience in ASC, operating room or ASC nursing care
Competence in assessing, treating and caring for patients based on age-specific needs
Ability to set priorities and provide direction to others that promotes efficiency on the unit
Ability to correlate clinical data with patient's medical and nursing care
Effective communication and positive interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Ability to transcribe physicians orders accurately and read labels and instructions completely
Supervision: Reports directly to the Director of Nursing and Administrator
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
Current licensure to practice in the State of Texas, successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course; ALCS required and PALS preferred
Two years' experience in PACU, ICU or ER nursing
Working Conditions Environmental Conditions : Medical Office environment, Ambulatory Surgery Center
Physical Conditions Must be able to work as scheduled. Good visual acuity and accurate color vision. Ability to lift / transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling and essentially utilizing a full range of body movement. Ability to push a gurney with a 150-pound patient on it. Ability to stand, walk, stop, kneel, crouch and / or crawl. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size and shape. Ability to lift 25-pound instrument trays. Ability to push heavy equipment on wheels within the OR suite. Ability to wear lead apron.
Salary Description
$33-$43 / hour
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Full-time
Description
Job Purpose The Pre-Op / Post-Op Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. The Registered Nurse prepares patients for surgical procedures, monitors and cares for patients post-operatively and is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes in accordance with the mission of the facility.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assesses patient status on admission and on an ongoing basis
Implements appropriate standards of care based on assessment data and patient's goals
Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge
Ensures provision of patient care daily in an organized and timely manner
Documents response to nursing action and provides instructions to the patients
Treats patients and guests with courtesy, respect and professionalism
Provides pertinent patient information to the physician, family and other members of the multidisciplinary team
Stocks unit and carries out unit routine, check crash cart and counts narcotics
Responds to phone calls and anticipates patient needs
Documents all unusual occurrences and post-operative complications for QI follow up
Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained
Adheres to all Round Rock Surgery Center policies and procedures
Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge and experience in PACU nursing or critical care
Knowledge and experience in ASC, operating room or ASC nursing care
Competence in assessing, treating and caring for patients based on age-specific needs
Ability to set priorities and provide direction to others that promotes efficiency on the unit
Ability to correlate clinical data with patient's medical and nursing care
Effective communication and positive interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Ability to transcribe physicians orders accurately and read labels and instructions completely
Supervision: Reports directly to the Director of Nursing and Administrator
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
Current licensure to practice in the State of Texas, successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course; ALCS required and PALS preferred
Two years' experience in PACU, ICU or ER nursing
Working Conditions Environmental Conditions : Medical Office environment, Ambulatory Surgery Center
Physical Conditions Must be able to work as scheduled. Good visual acuity and accurate color vision. Ability to lift / transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling and essentially utilizing a full range of body movement. Ability to push a gurney with a 150-pound patient on it. Ability to stand, walk, stop, kneel, crouch and / or crawl. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size and shape. Ability to lift 25-pound instrument trays. Ability to push heavy equipment on wheels within the OR suite. Ability to wear lead apron.
Salary Description
$33-$43 / hour
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