- Provide and coordinate exceptional patient care in Pre-Operative testing and assessment clinic for Artesia General Hospital, (AGH) in an environment where quality, respect, caring, and compassion are at the center of all that we do.
- The Pre-Operative Testing Nurse is accountable for the coordination of pre-operative/procedure testing and assessment, within the Pre-Operative testing arena.
- The position is accountable to the Perioperative Services Director and the Preoperative/ PACU Charge Nurse.
- He/She will coordinate and provide effective team participation and leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
- Assists with the provision of expert clinical care with a mainly ambulatory patient population, working closely with consultants, secretaries, the Admitting department and many ancillary departments in the coordination and deliver of Pre-Operative/Procedural testing.
- She/He will work within the current nursing practice in accordance with AHG guidelines, assist with ongoing education of staff members, patients and their families.
- Assists in the development and implementation of a Pre-Operative/Procedure testing and assessment program to include patient care protocols, documentation tools, reporting of abnormal lab values,
- Radiological readings, or ECG abnormalities.
- Coordinates pre-operative education with (Bone and Joint Center) and with ancillary departments, including Physical therapy, Radiology and Lab.
- Works collaboratively with the Bone and Joint Center Program RN Coordinator, and functions in a support capacity for the service line.
- Works collaboratively with the Preop/ PACU Charge Nurse, and cross covers this department for annual leave, sick time, etc.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Basic computer skills
- Basic knowledge and function of pre-operative patient admission requirements and PACU functions.
- Direct and be accountable for the nursing care of patients in the Pre-Operative/procedure Testing clinic and relevant healthcare settings.
- Ability to teach and share knowledge with a multidisciplinary team involved in patient
- Computer literacy is necessary, with the ability to work with several applications,
- Ability to multi-task with telephone communication and computer charting.
- Strong empathy when dealing with patients and family undergoing surgical interventions.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Actively strive to develop multidisciplinary communication, collaboration and team
- Provide a high level of professional and clinical education based in evidence based care.
- Note: knowledge, skills, and Abilities that pertain to your position
- Demonstrates and understanding and needed skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs
- Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
- Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
- Education - High School Diploma or GED, Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
- Work Experience - Two years of relevant experience with the Preoperative/PAC\U environment preferred
- Training: Attend sessions provided by service technician and suppliers
- License/Certification RN, BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area.
- Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.
- Shift work may be required.
- Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.
- May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation,
- May be required to be on standby and work extended shifts in situations deemed
- Utilizes effective time management skills.
- Participates in unit/department problem solving and improvement of systems.
- Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate.
- The use of protective barriers as appropriate.
- Handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately.
- Hand hygiene as appropriate.
- Maintains good working relationships with other departments and with physicians, patients, families and outside agencies.
- Communicates during the shift with the PACU Charge Nurse, Perioperative Director and or the Chief Clinical Officer.
- Demonstrates the ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities.
- Participates in ongoing consultation and collaboration with physicians and other care providers to maximize patient outcomes and unit specific goals.
- Participates in unit-based and interdepartmental QI activities.
- Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers whenever needed
- Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients.
- Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
- Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from
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RN-PreOp/PACU - Artesia, NM, United States - Artesia General Hospital
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
regard to Pre-Operative/procedural preparation and throughput.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES:
Information Management:
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
communication. Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to
interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.