Primary function.
Proficiently provide quality patient care to the surgical patient with minimal risk to the patient.
Duties and responsibilities
- Performs comprehensive nursing assessments in an efficient manner.
- Conducts full body system analysis.
- Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action.
- Administers and performs nursing assessment in accordance with the applicable patient type which may include: Medical, Surgical, Obstetrical, Newborn, Pediatric, and or Telemetry/cardiac patients.
- Performs all aspects of blood component administration by following applicable procedures and protocols.
- Follows lab procedure for sign out.
- Obtains patient consent appropriately.
- Ensure identification and documentation procedures are followed.
- Monitors and responds in an appropriate and effective manner to untoward events.
- Performs intravenous therapy dynamics by following administration principles in an effective manner.
- Monitor's fluid replacement/electrolyte imbalance.
- Effectively handles the operations of various I.V. related equipment, including I.V. pumps and P.C.A. pump.
- Performs I.V. access skills proficiently.
- Administers I.V. Additives appropriately.
- Effectively performs PICC, midline, port access and maintenance.
- Collaborates with Medical Staff, management, and other health care providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care from admission through discharge.
- Promotes team concept through effective communication regarding patient condition, patient care plan, and patient satisfaction with appropriate individuals that are involved in the patient's care.
- Works effectively with ancillary areas as part of the team approach to patient care.
- Directs patient support team members effectively and appropriately.
- Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in the provision of patient care.
- Informs and involves manager regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriately manner.
- Maintains and performs all patient related documentation
- Utilizes only approved abbreviations in all documentation.
- Accurately reflects the plan of care.
- Follows all policies and procedures related to the documentation requirements.
- Performs Emergency treatment as required.
- Initiates or assists in patient care in an effective and responsive manner as each situation requires.
- Triages each Emergency situation appropriately and involves other resources as appropriate.
- Administers and performs emergent care in accordance with the applicable patient population type which may range from newborn to geriatrics.
- Follows standards of BLS, ACLS, NRP preventions as needed.
- Follows emergency policies, procedures, and protocols in an effective manner.
- Promotes and ensures patient safety in all aspects of responsibilities.
- Follows procedures and protocol to ensure safe administration of medications and monitoring for adverse effects.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.
- Implements infectious disease controls as appropriate including isolation procedures, proper use of hand washing and gloves.
- Follows proper procedures for wasting narcotics and disposal of sharps and hazardous materials.
- Performs OR Circulating Duties.
- Observes surgical staff for sterile technique and intervenes when sterility is compromised.
- Maintains patient's body temperature by utilization of BAIR Hugger and warm I.V. fluids and Irrigation.
- Assists with patient positioning while protecting boney prominences.
- Accompanies patient from OR to the RR and ensures the patient's condition is stable before returning to the OR.
- Gives a detailed report to the RR nurse to include type of procedure done, any complication, Intake and Output, and estimated blood loss.
- Ensures family notification of patient's condition during the procedure.
- Completes other duties as assigned to include, but not limited to the following.
- Is able to perform Recovery Room Nurse Duties.
- Assists with outpatient procedures to include GI procedures, biopsies, excisions, etc.
- Assist with Surgery and OP procedure scheduling.
- Reviews preoperative lab results, EKG's, and H&P prior to day of procedure
- Assists with Quality Assurance and Infection Control Audits.
- Participates in a rotating on call schedule and shows flexibility in schedule adjustments.
- Performs First Assistant scrub duties after adequate training.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
- Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing.
- Current Missouri RN License
- BLS and ACLS certification required; NRP preferred. If certifications are not current upon hire, must complete within six months.
- Minimum 2 years of Acute Care experience required.
Working conditions
Incumbent will be exposed to virus, disease, infection from patients. May include working variable hours, work nights, weekends, and holidays.