Registered Nurse (RN - Hospital) - Surgery Center

Description STATEMENT OF PURPOSE This position is responsible for providing quality care to patients undergoing surgical intervention in the area of admission, post-operative (phase I & II), and discharge. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of the patient. Coordinates total nursing care for patients of all ages utilizing the nursing process; directs patient and family teaching prior to discharge; provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Part-time benefited positions working 50 hours per two week pay period. Hours of work are Monday - Friday with variable day time hours. There will be no scheduled PACU call but may be required to take a call shift if needed. JOB FUNCTIONS Admission: Receives patient into pre-admission area, assesses vitals, and assists patient with pre-operative preparations. Reviews chart for complete and proper paperwork.

Reviews patients health history and completes pre-operative orders Documents all procedures/tasks, medication administrations, and assessments thoroughly and accurately in the electronic health record. Post-operative (Phase I & II): Receives patients into recovery room. Receives report from OR staff and anesthesia practitioner. Notes and documents level of consciousness, adequacy of respiration, and vital signs.

Patients are assessed frequently until discharge criteria has been met. Provides nursing care including patient assessment, dressing status, medication administration, and implementation of practitioners’ orders. Observes for changes in patient condition. Provides any needed interventions or urgent care to maintain patient safety. Notifies practitioner and/or anesthesia of changes promptly. Documents any interventions provided to patient, the patient’s condition, and the notification of practitioner in the electronic health record.

Assists in developing, reviewing, and revising all policies and procedures for the PACU. Demonstrates the ability to respond to a flexible workload during crisis and emergency situations. Capable of working independently. Discharge: Prepares patient for discharge including assisting with redressing, checking surgical dressing, and reviewing discharge instructions and medications with the patient and the responsible adult the patient is being discharged to.

Assists patients safely to their vehicle, ensuring the patient is discharged to a responsible adult. Thorough and accurate documentation of all discharge procedures. Circulates endoscopy procedures; maintaining correct documentation, administering nurse sedation, and assisting in the procedure as needed. Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Clinical Services.

Assesses the patient's condition considering age-specific developmental needs, educational needs of patient and family and discharge planning needs. Delegates nursing care to other health care members in accordance with the patient's needs and the nursing personnel's capabilities and qualifications. Administers medications, IV therapy and performs treatments for assigned patients as ordered by the physician.

Ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Participates in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff. Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments. Establishes and maintains effective communications with patients, families and staff to contribute to the hospital mission. Initiates and/or assists in emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest.

Participates in staff development programs. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION Preparation and Training - Work requires a professional level of knowl