Registered Nurse: Pre- Post Op Outpatient AZURA

Fresenius Medical Care

115d

About The Position

Supports the Organization mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the Organization Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and Organization policy requirements. Provides direct nursing care pre, during and post procedure, under the direction of the Facility Manager, Director of Nursing and/or Charge Registered Nurse, utilizing standard nursing techniques to assist the physician in optimum patient outcomes following facility policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree desirable; and Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.).
• Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification required.
• 4 - 6 years' related experience preferred.
• Proficient in the use of computers and related software such as Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in IV insertion.
• Proficient in cardiac rhythm recognition.
• Experience with Medical database software.
• Certified in BLS & ACLS successfully completed course certifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting and driving organization quality standards through meeting regulatory and accrediting body requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI tools.
• Assists with implementation of organization quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve organization quality standards.
• Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the organization quality goals, to ensure that organization policies and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management.
• Maintains integrity of medical records and other organization administrative and operational records.
• Complies with all data collection and auditing activities.
• Maintains facility environmental integrity and safety.
• Obtains necessary medical history, discusses procedure and answers questions, and performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure.
• Provides education to patients and patient’s family regarding post procedure care of vascular access.
• Monitors patient condition before, during and after the procedure, especially patients having moderate sedation and contrast media injections for possible complications or reactions.
• Acts as a resource for the patient to address patient concerns and questions.
• Identifies and communicates patient related issues to facility management, as needed.
• Completes documentation of patient information from admission to discharge in an accurate manner.
• Confirms written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies.
• Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures, as needed.
• Administers medications and IV moderate sedation to patients as directed per physician’s orders, and in compliance with organization, company, federal, state and local regulations.
• Acts as scrub technologist to assist the physician during procedure as needed, maintaining a sterile technique.
• Assists with patient workflow by transporting patients as needed.
• Performs point-of-care laboratory testing as directed per physician’s orders and in compliance with organization, company, federal, state and local regulations.
• Performs IV insertion as per physician orders.
• Provides regular and effective communication with physicians on an as needed basis.
• Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics.
• May assist facility management in working with the physicians and staff to verify all necessary instruments and equipment.
• Assists the physician in completing and reporting state required adverse event reports and reporting internally as per organization/FMC policy and procedure.
• Operates appropriate facility equipment and technology, including but not limited to, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices, sterilizers and computers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspects operation of all facility equipment and reports malfunctions, and maintenance needs to ensure the safe and effective operation of all vascular access equipment.
• Ensures a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the vascular access facility at all times.
• Assists with efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in the organization formularies.
• May assist in the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures related to the facility to ensure continuous process improvement.
• Completes state required records for all implanted devices in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with organization/FMS records management guidelines.
• Participates in staff meetings, training and orientation as assigned.
• Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient information and medical records.

Benefits

• Drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
• Commitment to sustainability.
• Recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees