- Adheres to the Center's policies and procedures and the Profession Standards of Nursing Practice.
- Prioritizes above for action with consultation as needed, including notification of physician of changes in patients' condition.
- Administers and controls narcotics and medications.
- Accepts responsibility for patient safety and assures safe practice.
- Demonstrates competency necessary to perform patient care.
- Restocks area with applicable supplies at the end of the day.
- Performs the Preoperative/PACU Nurse Duties as assigned.
- Assesses patients recovering from anesthesia and makes appropriate judgments for nursing intervention.
- Evaluates respiratory status to determine the need for additional intervention; inserts oral or nasal airway as needed.
- Monitors patient continuously while patient recovers from anesthesia.
- Monitors blood pressure, arterial oxygen saturation, respiration, and EKG.
- Recognizes life-threatening arrhythmias and initiates appropriate therapy and/or assures assistance.
- Performs venipuncture for IV restarts; mixes IV medications; administers IV medication.
- Prepares patient for discharge with post operative instruction and teaching.
- Conducts preoperative interview and patient teaching either over the telephone or in person prior to scheduled surgery.
- Confirms the proposed procedure, the date of service and verifies the surgical site.
- Confirms the patients understanding of the proposed procedure.
- Instructs the patient as to what to expect during the visit to the center.
- Obtains health history.
- Current IL. licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- BCLS Certification.
- ACLS /PALS Certification
- Minimum two years experience in acute care setting or ambulatory surgery setting.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served. Possesses the ability to assess and interpret appropriate data relative to age and to provide care needed as described in the policies and procedures; demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the age group's life span; and possesses an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
- Possesses general knowledge of all equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedure performed and types and uses of various anesthetic agents by making appropriate nursing assessments and properly positioning patients who are recovering from anesthesia.
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Description
OverviewLocation:
Lombard
Hours:
PRN. 10 hour day shifts.
Good enough isn't for us. Duly Health and Care's team members show up every day driven to exceed expectations. We see and support the remarkable in every person within and beyond the walls of our work.
Duly Health and Care works to understand what matters most to you.
We recruit and retain team members who share a relentless passion and pride for helping others live happier and healthier lives.
We invest in helping our team members develop their talents in a way that is rich in personal meaning. We invite you to join us, fulfill your purpose and make your markAre you ready to challenge the expected to deliver the extraordinary?
The RN provides critical care to patients before and after surgery. Recovery nurses treat a wide range of patients, from newborns to the elderly. They clean wounds, administer medication and monitor the progress of the patients' conditions.
Responsibilities
The Journeys and Adventures that Await
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PRE-OP ASSEMENT DUTIES:
The Experiences You Bring