Lead RN Pre-OP / PACU
Company: Surgery Partners
Location: Saint Peters
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Job Description:
DescriptionJOB TITLE: Lead Pre-Operative Registered Nurse
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an ambulatory
surgical setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in
accordance with physician's orders and center's policies. Monitors
and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the
center. Communicate the needs of the department to leadership and
help coordinate the daily operational tasks.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervisor of Clinical Services
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse License
- Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the
pre-operative patient
- Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms,
reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental
conditions of the patients
- Administers medications and treatments ordered by the
physician.
- Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to
facility policies.
- Reviews the pre-operative patient's chart for accuracy and
completeness
- Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing
it to the physician's order and O.R. schedule
- Ascertains all pre-operative (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG,
H&P) work up, if applicable is in the chart and reports
abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to
the scheduled day of surgery
- Reports pertinent pre-operative information to the O.R.
nurse
- Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient
in proper O.R. dress attire
- Registration form and pre-operative worksheet
- Administers pre-operative sedation
- An order always precedes the administration of
medication
- Allergies questioned prior to administration of
medication
- Intended action and side effects to medications are
known
- Medication is documented on Pre-Operative worksheet including
does time, and method of administration
- Functions independently in emergency situations
- Displays proficiency in nursing skills with emergency
situations
- Able to make logical and quick decisions based on sound
judgment
- Maintain patient and employee privacy and confidential
information provided psychological support to patients and/or
families
- Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments which
provide services to complete to pre-operative work up i.e.
(reference lab, outside radiology services)
- Maintains competence through continuing education
- Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
- Attends all facility in-services
- Assists in orientation of new employees as directed
- Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work
environment
- Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken
equipment
- Works within the established facility and departmental safety
guidelines
- Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of healthcare products, stock rotation procedures,
storage systems, inventory supplements, preference card management
and credit.
- Knowledge of medical terminology as related to healthcare
products.
- Knowledge of inventory control procedures.
- Hands-on, a self-starter with the ability to multi-task, be
detailed oriented and possess superior organization and
communication skills.
- Must be able to handle a large volume of detailed work
accurately.
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
products.
- Must have superior leadership, communication and organizational
skills.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and handle all
supplies.
- Must have a strong ability to interact with co-workers,
vendors, and management on a regular basis and in a pleasant and
efficient manner.
- Ability to perform simple mathematical functions.
- Ability to perform data entry procedures and both equipment and
supply tracking.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting and standing associated
with a normal office environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal busy office environment
with much telephone work. Occasional evening or weekend work.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for
meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills,
abilities and working conditions may change as needs
evolve.Qualifications
Licenses & CertificationsRegistered Nurse (required)Pediatric Adv
Life Sup (required)Advanced Cardiac Life Sup (required)Basic Life
Support (required)
Keywords: Surgery Partners, Saint Peters , Lead RN Pre-OP / PACU, Healthcare , Saint Peters, Missouri
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