Registered Nurse - PRN

ENT & Allergy Specialists•Florence, KY

About The Position

Participates as a team member in support of the total peri-operative process. Participates as a functional team member in admitting and discharging patients in a safe and timely manner. Contributes to the QAPI process; identifies role and contributions to functional teams; participates in data collecting; collaborates with the team to identify opportunities to improve patient safety. Accepts changes in patient care assignments with a positive attitude and response. Documents pertinent patient information on the chart and other appropriate places and gives report to appropriate staff. Communicates effectively and educates the patient regarding the admission and discharge processes as they occur. Objectively evaluates suggestions and constructive criticism presented by administration, team leader, or team member and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed. Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in pre/post-operative areas. Has knowledge of supply locations, par levels, and ordering procedures. Is familiar with the pharmacy; where medications are stored and is knowledgeable of medications used in the facility. Maintains order and cleanliness of the pre/post-operative area. Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting. Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. Implements and documents preoperative care according to facility policy. Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative period. Organizes nursing activities efficiently; understands greeting the patient and circulating RN upon arrival to post-op is priority. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered. Assures the discharge instructions are given and understood by patient and caregiver Assures patient has met facility discharge criteria prior to release from facility.

Requirements

Current Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing
BLS certification
1-year RN experience

Nice To Haves

Peri-operative nursing experience (preferred)
ENT and/or Ophthalmology experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Participates as a team member in support of the total peri-operative process.
Participates as a functional team member in admitting and discharging patients in a safe and timely manner.
Contributes to the QAPI process
Accepts changes in patient care assignments with a positive attitude and response.
Documents pertinent patient information
Communicates effectively and educates the patient regarding the admission and discharge processes as they occur.
Objectively evaluates suggestions and constructive criticism
Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment
Maintains order and cleanliness of the pre/post-operative area.
Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting.
Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Implements and documents preoperative care according to facility policy.
Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative period.
Organizes nursing activities efficiently
Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered.
Assures the discharge instructions are given and understood by patient and caregiver
Assures patient has met facility discharge criteria prior to release from facility.