RN PREADMISSION TESTING - RECOVERY ROOM - FT DAYS (57926)

Anderson Hospital•Maryville, IL

44d

About The Position

Responsible for the interview and assessment preoperatively for the surgical patient. Responsible for the screening process of scheduled surgical patients. Responsible to obtain testing information from primary physician and past medical visits as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Illinois licensed or eligible.
CPR certification required
Minimum one year of PACU experience preferred
Critical care experience preferred

Nice To Haves

ACLS provider status preferred
PALS provider status preferred

Responsibilities

Supports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical and religious diversity
Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.
Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation.
Documents readiness to learn, teaching barriers and outcomes.
Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner, according to hospital policies and procedures
Effectively utilizes the nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes.
Engages in activities to expand and/or enhance the professional nursing role, which includes integration of research and evidence based practice.
Seeks continuing education opportunities
Supports professional Nursing organizations
Utilizes evidence-based practice
Supports and utilizes research in practice
Supports committee/council involvement
Provides leadership and autonomy in the professional practice setting and the profession.
Assists with the orientation of new employees
Precepts student nurses
Delegates appropriately
Self-manages time and responsibilities
Acts in accordance with hospital policies and Code of Excellence and Code of Conduct.
Completes screening telephone calls on scheduled surgical patients
Orders lab work appropriately
Initiates appropriate orders.
Accurately completes the PAT/Preop Checklist
Is able to prioritize telephone calls based on date and urgency of lab work completion.
Reports patient concerns to Preanesthesia Testing Nurse Liaison and anesthesiologist.
Independently follows up on appropriate needs for patients.
Flexible to assist and relieve nurses in all areas of PACU department as directed by Manager during high census times, or to cover vacations.
Follow Anderson Hospital dress code for nursing staff.
Keep up on all Health-stream assignments and department competencies