RN Pre-Op - PRN

Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center•Fairlawn, OH

42d

About The Position

The Pre-Op RN is responsible for using the nursing processes to provide and coordinate nursing care, and resource management for patients and families in the pre-operative area. Must apply and document the nursing processes, assessments, and nursing diagnoses. Uses good judgement and is guided by the knowledge of basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care processes and flow of patients through the pre-operative area.

Requirements

Graduate from a school of Nursing.
Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
BLS required.
Minimum 24 hours per month

Nice To Haves

B.S.N. preferred.
Two to four years of Pre-op experience preferred.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures the nursing assessment is complete
Develops a nursing plan of care based on identified nursing diagnosis, patient care needs, and standards
Applies a systematic problem-solving approach in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing plans of care
Documents implementation of the plan of care and all nursing interventions.
Utilizes Safe Surgery Checklist to ensure patient safety
Monitors patient's vital signs
Performs IV therapy, venipunctures, and other procedures
Obtains specimens for testing as ordered
Facilitates physician's orders
Assesses patient symptoms that may indicate changes in condition.
Communicates effectively with peers, physicians, and outside departments
Provides SBARQ style report to receiving unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Provides appropriate care to pre-op and post-op patients
Completes and documents necessary pre-op/post-op teaching of patient and family
Provides discharge instructions to patients.
Practices with a questioning attitude
Shares ideas for improvement and revision of policies and procedures, which would enhance the work environment and overall operation within the division.
Assists in teaching, competency maintenance, and training of all team members
Delegates as appropriate to ancillary staff
Works as part of a team
Facilitates flow of unit and manages staffing pars when in triage role.
Responsible for unit specific duties and checks
Remains calm in urgent situations.
Participates in educational programs, serves on committees and seeks other opportunities for professional and personal growth and development.
All other duties not specifically assigned.