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    Registered Nurse-Recovery/PACU - Louisville, United States - Ambulatory Surgery Center

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    ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES

    •Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total post-anesthesia care process

    •Using two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure performed

    •Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the recovery room/PACU area according to requirements

    of patient, physician orders, and patient procedure

    •Provides comfort and reassurance to patient

    •Demonstrates ongoing competencies with patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur

    •Maintains patient's privacy and dignity

    •Utilize the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care, in the immediate post-anesthesia period

    •Administers medication(s) per order of physician

    •Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction

    •Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care

    •Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during post-anesthesia period

    •Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician

    •Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and

    procedures

    •Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the procedure and type of anesthesia

    •Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge

    •Reviews post-procedure instructions including medication reconciliation and follow-up physician appointment with

    patient and responsible adult

    •Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications

    for seeking emergent care

    •Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management

    •Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively

    •Assists or supervises patients attire change (as necessary)

    •Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time

    •Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability; maintains order and

    cleanliness of recovery room/PACU area

    •Transports patients as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements

    •Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

    Qualifications:
    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
    • Current state license to practice as a registered nurse
    • Maintain basic cardiac life support certification and ACLS
    • 2 years of experience as a registered nurse
    We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.

    We are an equal opportunity employer.

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