PreOp PACU Registered Nurse

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionJob Title: Pre-op/PACU Registered NursePosition Type: Full timeDetails: Days / Monday - Friday / No Call / No HolidaysLocation: 3025 Dixie Highway, Edgewood, KY 41017MissionOur mission is to provide exceptional, efficient, and cost effective orthopaedic surgical services to every patient and family we have the privilege to serve.Job Summary Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient's problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered, monitoring patient and informing surgeon or anesthesiologist of observed complications.Employment Status Non-ExemptDuties and responsibilities1. Philosophya) Supports the facility's ideology, mission, goals, and objectivesb) Performs in accordance with the facility's policies and proceduresc) Follows the facility's standards for ethical business conductd) Conducts self in a professional manner, and as a positive role model and team membere) Recognizes patients' rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job dutiesf) Respects patient rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentialityg) Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, inventory and activitiesh) Maintains professional relationships with management and medical staff2. Communicationa) Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkersb) Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner3. Financial practicesa) Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practicesb) Reports wasteful practicesc) Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements4. Compliance programa) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted compliance programb) Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures5. Performance-improvement programa) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance-improvement programb) Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and proceduresc) Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of cared) Participates in data collection activities to support the performance-improvement program6. Safety/Risk-management programa) Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilitiesb) Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to safety officer or other designated person7. Professional competencea) Participates in continuing education and other learning experiencesb) Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staffc) Maintains membership in relevant professional organizationsd) Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilitiese) Welcomes suggestions and recommendations8. Dutiesa) Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.b) Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.c) Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.d) Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.e) Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.f) Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.g) Assesses and cares for the surgical patient throughout the perioperative process by performing preadmission testing, preparing the patient day of surgery and providing care for Phase I, Phase II and Extended Level of Care after surgery.h) Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate carei) Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practicej) Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levelsk) Maintains order and cleanliness of the pre/post-operative areal) Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in pre-op and immediate post-operative/post-anesthesia periodm) Assesses and documents the patient's physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery roomn) Documents post-anesthesia care and identity of second person in the recovery room during the patient's recovery from anesthesia/sedation according to approved policies and procedureso) Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administeredp) Monitors patients and informs surgeon or anesthetist of observed complicationsq) Performs thorough post-operative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patientr) Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharges) Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment datat) Reviews post-operative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents in the patient's medical recordu) Informs patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning homev) Determines that patient and significant other understand conditions that require immediate care/method to obtain immediate carew) Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignityRequirementsQualificationsCooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physiciansAbility to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general publicAbility to make decisions and solve problemsRequirementsRequiredGraduate of accredited school of nursingRegistered Nurse with active license in the state of KentuckyCPR, ACLS and PALS certificationEvidence of leadership qualitiesStrong ethical and moral character referencesLanguage skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal and telephone communicationPreferredASC experienceEPIC experienceJob quality requirementsAccuracyAttention to detailTimelinessOrganizationLittle supervision needed to accomplish tasksDependabilityAttendancePunctualityAbility to follow instructionsAbility to meet deadlinesPhysical/mental requirementsAbility to sit/stand for long periods; ability to walkCapability for occasional overhead and low reachingPhysical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activitiesVisual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activitiesAbility to move quickly in response to patient needsAbility to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problemsAbility to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drillsWorking conditions (environmental)Well lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipmentCategory III: involves occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materialsReports to: Clinical DirectorContactsPatientsPatients' family/significant othersPhysicians and physician office personnelFacility personnelVendorsMedical DirectorClinical Director