- Explain procedures and treatments to patients and their family in order to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Provide patient education using approved materials and methods to enhance outcomes.
- Administer prescribed medication orally by injection or IV and document according to RMC policy and procedures. Observe patient and report any adverse reactions.
- Initiate intravenous lines, add plan IV fluids to existing lines, and discontinue lines under the direction of the Physician or an Allied Health Professional (must be IV certified). Rush medications when ordered.
- Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
- Complete all documentation to ensure accurate medical records. Assure that physician has signed chart; review physician orders to verify that all orders have been carried out. Return patient chart to medical records.
- Demonstrate knowledge of safe practices in handling and administering medications.
- Utilize infection control measures according to policy.
- Function in the scope of practice as a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of California.9. Prepares admission charts for pre-scheduled patients to include LIP orders, laboratory results, EKGs, X-rays and other data necessary for admission
- Reviews patient medical record prior to visit to ensure chart readiness for admission to Surgery Center.
- Assimilates and coordinates patient information for pre-scheduled procedures and admissions.
- Assists with the pre-admission criteria requirements by coordinating services, obtaining orders from LIP, submitting order entries and communicating with patients of needed services.
- Acts as liaison between the LIP, their office staff, nursing units and Admitting to facilitate patient placement, evaluate levels of service and patient needs.
- Telephones or conducts in person pre-admission interview and documents accordingly.
- Communicates appropriate information to the nursing units to assist in expedient patient placement.
- Communicates pertinent pre-operative and pre-admission information to the LIP, nursing units and anesthesia department.
- Communicates with PACU Coordinator regarding patient situations.
- Conducts pre-operative teaching for patients scheduled for procedures using established guidelines.
- Initiates discharge planning during the pre-operative interview and refers to appropriate resources as necessary.
- When at all possible, communicate with patients that have undergone surgery/procedures 24 hours after their visit and complete post-procedural follow-up form. Function as triage nurse when necessary.
- Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol.
- Coordinate with Admitting/Scheduling, OR Departments and patients any coverage matters relating to benefits, insurance or payments.
- Assist Pre and Post-Anesthesia Care Units as assigned and other duties as assigned by nursing coordinator/charge nurse.
- UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to UHS or UHS facilities on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms we, us, our or the company in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.
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rn - surgery center pre op pacu- full time - Riverside, CA , USA, United States - Universal Health Services
Description
ResponsibilitiesCome and join the RMC Family
We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.
Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for coordinating and facilitating the admission process for pre-scheduled patients to the Surgery Center. Reviews patient information for admissions and initiates communication with licensed independent practitioners (LIP) to ensure proper admission criteria. Collects, reviews and evaluates information for the pre-scheduled patient and organizes the admission chart. Communicates pertinent information to the LIP and appropriate nursing unit. Tracks pre-admission charts for missing documents prior to surgery. Takes LIP orders for admissions, medications and treatments. Conducts pre-operative teaching for surgery patients.
Serves as resource person to PACU Coordinator and may functions in pre-, intra-, or post-operative care, and may work with patients throughout each phase of the operative experience.
Provides and monitors safe, cost-effective patient care in accordance with the R.N. scope of practice and adherence to the organization's nursing policy and procedures. May be required to scrub and circulate in the Operating Room assisting the physician.QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOURS:
Monday- Friday hours will vary.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, (ASN or BSN) required. MUST HAVE 1 YEAR WITHIN THE LAST 2 YEARS, PACU, ICU, ED STEPDOWN EXPERIENCE.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
AND REGISTRATIONS:
Current California Registered Nurse license required, current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association, ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association, PALS Certification (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - American Heart Association and IV certification required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.
Note:
(other duties may be assigned, deleted or changed at any time, at the discretion of management, formally, or informally, either verbally or in writing).
This opportunity offers the following:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion.
In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.
Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S.
All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS.
No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.
The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or