Pre-OP/PACU RN

Physician Partners of America•Hurst, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-OP/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is responsible for providing patient care based upon the nursing process; being effectively involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse shall oversee and guide employees that are under his/her supervision. The Registered Nurse actively supports and promotes the Center’s Philosophy and Mission Statement. The Registered Nurse is under the direction of the Director of Nursing. JOB DESCRIPTION Demonstrate knowledge and skill requirements regarding his/her role in the Safety Management Program (Safety/Security), Infection Control, Hazardous Materials, Emergency Preparedness, Life Safety, Medical Equipment and Utility Systems, and his/her expected level of participation. Submit documentation of annual updates. Perform initial physiological needs assessment on all patients on admission/Discharge. Ensure operative and informed consents are signed and correct. Identify patients’ symptoms and changes and take appropriate timely action. Observe behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, take appropriate actions and document. IV Sedation course completion and certification upon hire preferred. Maintain awareness of the status of assigned patients. Collect and document data appropriate to the nature and severity of the illness. Communicate appropriate data to the physician and other patient care team members. Interpret and implement physician’s orders; perform treatments according to accepted standards and policies; evaluate and document effectiveness of treatments. Apply the principles of growth and development of the life span and assess, interpret, and provide the care/service with data reflective to each patients’ age specific needs. Anticipate potential patient problems and take the necessary precautions to minimize those problems to ensure patient safety. Identify and report unsafe practice and/or procedures. Ensure that supplies and equipment are available for patient care. Interact professionally and communicate courteously and clearly with physicians, patients, families, visitors, members of the public and co-workers. Respect others’ needs when resolving interpersonal conflicts and when personal voicing concerns/opinions; seek assistance in resolving conflicts when required. Respond tactfully to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical and business community. Encourage and promote cross training activities for professional growth and in order to contribute to the overall function of the Center. Read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Maintain and submit documentation of required current licensure and/or certification. Attend staff meetings. Attendance record not to fall below 8 out of the 12 annual staff meetings. Responsible for knowing current policies and procedures, protocol and practices of the Center. Function within scope of practice based on licensure, education, skills and experience; recognize own limitations and asks for guidance when necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Currently active State Registered Nursing License
Current BCLS and ACLS certification
Demonstrate current, comprehensive, professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards and department policies including the Patient Bill of Rights and AAAHC regulations, Standards for Nursing Care and the Nurse Practice Act
Must possess general clinical competency in acute patient care
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Center
Ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide instruction for PreOp and PostOp care
Effective communicator-- appreciates and respects others’ needs, opinions, and concerns
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
Competence in medication administration

Nice To Haves

ASC experience preferred.
Previous ASC experience preferred.
Additional languages preferred.
IV Sedation course completion and certification upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care based upon the nursing process
Maintain the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
Oversee and guide employees that are under his/her supervision
Actively supports and promotes the Center’s Philosophy and Mission Statement
Demonstrate knowledge and skill requirements regarding his/her role in the Safety Management Program (Safety/Security), Infection Control, Hazardous Materials, Emergency Preparedness, Life Safety, Medical Equipment and Utility Systems, and his/her expected level of participation
Submit documentation of annual updates
Perform initial physiological needs assessment on all patients on admission/Discharge
Ensure operative and informed consents are signed and correct
Identify patients’ symptoms and changes and take appropriate timely action
Observe behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, take appropriate actions and document
Maintain awareness of the status of assigned patients
Collect and document data appropriate to the nature and severity of the illness
Communicate appropriate data to the physician and other patient care team members
Interpret and implement physician’s orders; perform treatments according to accepted standards and policies; evaluate and document effectiveness of treatments
Apply the principles of growth and development of the life span and assess, interpret, and provide the care/service with data reflective to each patients’ age specific needs
Anticipate potential patient problems and take the necessary precautions to minimize those problems to ensure patient safety
Identify and report unsafe practice and/or procedures
Ensure that supplies and equipment are available for patient care
Interact professionally and communicate courteously and clearly with physicians, patients, families, visitors, members of the public and co-workers
Respect others’ needs when resolving interpersonal conflicts and when personal voicing concerns/opinions; seek assistance in resolving conflicts when required
Respond tactfully to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical and business community
Encourage and promote cross training activities for professional growth and in order to contribute to the overall function of the Center
Read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Maintain and submit documentation of required current licensure and/or certification
Attend staff meetings. Attendance record not to fall below 8 out of the 12 annual staff meetings
Responsible for knowing current policies and procedures, protocol and practices of the Center
Function within scope of practice based on licensure, education, skills and experience; recognize own limitations and asks for guidance when necessary
Assist in additional ASC tasks as directed by supervisor