- Provide quality care to patients in the pre and postoperative phases of the ambulatory surgery experience.
- Introduce yourself and interview the patient/family for pertinent information.
- Apply ID bracelet and applicable allergy bands.
- Review preoperative chart to ensure all lab studies and necessary paperwork are present.
- Have the patient or guardian sign the operative consent and have physician perform preoperative assessment prior to going to OR.
- Verify patient name, date of birth and planned procedure and site.
- Monitor vital signs and assess cardiac and fluid volume, airway potency and wounds/drains.
- Implement and sign of on physician pre and post op orders
- Demonstrate awareness of patients' concerns and a willingness to address them
- Avoid and prevent casual discussion of patient's surgery among employees.
- Ensure patients safety and comfort.
- Observe pertinent changes in symptoms of patients' condition and take appropriate action; report to physician
- Document all nursing interventions in the patient's chart
- Perform narcotic count at the beginning and end of each working day.
- Maintain accurate records of narcotics dispensed in the narcotic log book.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Complete necessary pre-and post-operative teaching of patient and family
- Maintain open lines of communication on the patient's status with OR and anesthesia staff throughout the Perioperative period.
- Clean an restock all areas at the end of the day
- Participate in inventory control by reporting on low stock levels etc.
- Implement cost containment measures
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives
- Assist with updating of printed material: e.g. surgeon's post-op orders, discharge instructions, etc.
- Make preoperative assessment and post-operative follow-up calls as required.
- Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
- Minimum of one year Perioperative experience, critical care and/or outpatient experience preferred.
- Ability to verbalize understanding of the nursing process; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Has knowledge and understanding of physical and emotional disease processes, clinical nursing skills, and administration of medications.
- Current Basic Life Support Certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required (or willingness to achieve). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
- F. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Other duties as assigned as necessary and may vary at times, as needed, by your immediate supervisor or as directed by the company.
- extensive mobility (walking an standing) while performing duties. Periodic pushing, pulling, and lifting of patients and/or equipment. May have exposure to patients with communicable diseases. May have exposure to hazardous equipment or agents.
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registered nurse pacu - San Antonio, TX , USA, United States - TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine
Description
Job DetailsLevel
Entry
Job Location
Ridgewood Orthopaedic ASC - San Antonio, TX
Salary Range
$30.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nurse
Description
Get to know us:
TSAOG Orthopaedics is a large multi-specialty physician group. We have been here since 1947 and were not going anywhere. We take a big part in Community outreach with our Light Charity program. If you are looking for a team that enjoys Laughing, is Family orientated, and has the work hard play hard mentality, then this company is for you. We value Respect, Communication, Accountability, Dependability and Compassion. A place where you can rely on great Teamwork and Integrity. We are a place that is true to its values. If this is what you are looking for then look no further.
Summary of position:
We are looking for a sharp, ambitious, and enthusiastic Registered Nurse-PACU to join our team. The successful candidate is someone that is passionate about working in a care team model with responsibility provide care in a postoperative phase. The right candidate will be able to administer functions such as monitoring vital signs, ensuring patients safety and comfort. Having attention to details is a must. If youre a people person looking to join an amazing company in the world of Orthopaedics, this is the place for you
What You'll Do:
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