NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Monitors surgical site and performs post-surgical site assessment checking for circulation, color, temperature, and movement.. Sets up all PCA pumps according to standards and initiates all transfusions of blood/blood products per policy to include cardiac, ICU, NICU, PICU, CICU patients.. %26nbsp; Adheres to six rights of medication administration per Medication Administration policy.. Utilizes the EHR hand-off tool to initiate/accept handoff from the OR RN and Anesthesiologist and continue to provide airway management and pain management.. Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving a 95% CEI; completes documentation in a timely manner, %26 is accountable to regulatory, requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH, %26 other accrediting agencies.

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Job Summary
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Responsible for the planning and delivery of patient care utilizing nursing processes. Oversees the plan of care for the patient in the immediate post-operative phase. Utilizes effective problem solving strategies and applies evidence based practices while supporting quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director. Provides compassionate and family centered care for PACU patients.
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Job Specific Duties
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<li>Recovers patients and supports airway management in collaboration with Anesthesia during Phase I Post-Operative Care.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Monitors surgical site and performs post-surgical site assessment checking for circulation, color, temperature, and movement.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Monitors post-operative bleeding.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Sets up all PCA pumps according to standards and initiates all transfusions of blood/blood products per policy to include cardiac, ICU, NICU, PICU, CICU patients.</li>
<li>Administers direct patient care especially through the nursing process of assessment, recovery and vitals, intervention, and evaluation.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Collaborates with the medical staff in review of all post op orders to minimize any delay of care.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Completes all nursing multi-system assessment that includes head to toe, vitals, pain management, post anesthetic scores, and airway management.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Communicates and documents the patient%26rsquo;s progress including critical findings, changes in patients%26#39; condition with the physician and/or disciplines involved in the care of the child.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Follows physician%26rsquo;s orders, administers and provides medications when needed.%26nbsp; Adheres to six rights of medication administration per Medication Administration policy.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Utilizes the EHR hand-off tool to initiate/accept handoff from the OR RN and Anesthesiologist and continue to provide airway management and pain management.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Promotes family centered care by ensuring parental presence in the PACU. Educates patient and family on post-operative care and medications .</li>
<li>Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department %26 hospital wide.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care, creates a family-centered environment by requesting input and communicating any patient and family concerns to physician.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Collaborates with the PGR Representatives to provide timely and effective communication to families.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Actively participates in the performance review process through chart reviews and documentation of quality metrics and ensures timeliness of charting and all requirements are met.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient%26rsquo;s electronic health record.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Promotes a safe %26quot;error free%26quot; working environment by consistently adhering to%26nbsp; infection prevention on their assigned shift.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Participates in the Environment of Care rounds to ensure that rounds are completed.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Demonstrates proper personal protective equipment (PPE) indication and use.</li>
<li>Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process.%26nbsp;</li>
<li>Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving a 95% CEI; completes documentation in a timely manner, %26 is accountable to regulatory, requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH, %26 other accrediting agencies.%26nbsp;</li>
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