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2 weeks ago
The Short Stay RN will perform in a variety of care areas. The Pre-Op nurse is responsible for setting up the care of the patient. Creates and maintains a safe environment for the patient's procedure or surgery.
Key Responsibilities- Plans and directs all nursing care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures
- Provides high quality nursing care through patient assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- The RN exhibits accuracy in recording, interpreting, and responding to a continuous stream of data and serves as the guardian of the patient's well-being by utilizing critical thinking skills
- Describes the perioperative experience to the patient and significant other including what to expect before, during, and after procedure
- Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient's arrival for pre-op testing
- Performs all preoperative testing needed the day of surgery, i.e. labs, EKG
- Reports abnormal values to anesthesiologist and surgeon in a timely manner
- Performs a surgical site identification and verifies consent on every patient
- Prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
- Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
- Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents the patient record
- Informs the patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home
- Determines that the patient and significant other understand the conditions that require immediate care and the method to obtain immediate care
- Assists in positioning and responding to the comfort and safety of the patient
- Competent in conscious sedation according to hospital policy
- Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens
- Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis
- Inventories all patient belongings preoperatively
- Reports all occurrences in a timely manner
- Regular and prompt work-site attendance
- Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
- Current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin
- BLS certification is required upon hire
- Must be able to achieve ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire
- Ability to relate and work effectively with others
- Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
- Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
- Previous perioperative or general nursing experience is preferred
- Is aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them
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