PRN Registered Nurse

Physician Partners of America•Fullerton, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-Op/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Operating Room 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. LVNs assessments will be supervised by RN and co-signed by RN/CRNA. Ensure operative and informed consents are signed and correct. Identify patients’ symptoms and changes and take appropriate timely action. Observe behavioral and physiological changes due to medications, take appropriate actions and document. IV Sedation course completion and certification upon hire preferred (RN). 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. Assist with Pre Op calls and documentation of patient health history and medications prior to admission to the surgery center. Ability to recognize preexisting symptoms and disease processes to forward to anesthesia provider and physician to initiate medical clearances. 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 records 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 your own limitations and ask for guidance when necessary. Assist with additional duties required to maintain operations at the ASC which include restocking, outdates of supplies & medications, assisting with bi-annual equipment cleaning, annual inventory.

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
Willingness to cross-train to all areas
Assist in additional ASC tasks as directed by supervisor
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
Ability to communicate in a professional manner-- able to counsel/teach customers, train co-workers, and positively contribute to marketing/public relations
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical and business community
Proficient computer skills- ability to accurately update and manage and electronic healthcare records

Nice To Haves

ASC experience preferred
Previous ASC experience preferred
Additional languages are preferred
IV Sedation course completion and certification upon hire preferred (RN).

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 physiological 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
Assist with Pre Op calls and documentation of patient health history and medications prior to admission to the surgery center
Ability to recognize preexisting symptoms and disease processes to forward to anesthesia provider and physician to initiate medical clearances
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
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 your own limitations and ask for guidance when necessary
Assist with additional duties required to maintain operations at the ASC which include restocking, outdates of supplies & medications, assisting with bi-annual equipment cleaning, annual inventory