PRN ASC Staff RN - Kingsport, TN, United States - Holston Medical Group

Description

If you are a motivated and reliable person with exceptional customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, come join Holston Medical Group.

The ASC Staff RN provides direct nursing care to patients by performing pre-operative assessment and preparing the patients for surgery in accordance with facility and organizational policies, meeting the standards of professional nursing practice, as well as intraoperative care and post-operative care.

This person is accountable for using his/her experience and judgement/nursing skills to plan for the appropriate care for his/her patients.

• Nature of supervision received: Direct supervision from nurse manager or charge nurse, indirect supervision from anesthesiologist, CRNA and physicians.
• Interacts with: Patients and family, visitors, physicians, nursing staff, radiology, sales representatives, students, clerical staff and administration.

• Patient focus, compassion, innovation, integrity and fiscal responsibility.
• Effectively utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients. Maintains working knowledge of techniques and principles of nursing care to ensure complete and competent care of patients.
• EHR documentation is clear, concise and complete.
• Collaboration with patient/family and members of the healthcare team. Acts as a patient advocate with others.
• Complies with all safety and infection control standards/policies.
• Complies with all surgery center policies and procedures.
• Follows all nursing standards and protocols.
• Assures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Exhibits flexibility in areas of assignment.
• Follows procedures and practices related to pain management assessment and identification of abuse and neglect.
• Follows all OSHA Safety, Fire and Emergency Preparedness guidelines.
• Performs other functions as requested by the Nurse Manger to include but not limited to, stocking and maintaining adequate supply levels, end of day narcotic counts and patient chart reviews.
• Collaborate with physicians on orders and reviews lab values, EKG's and x-ray reports
• Document care/charges that is given to patient
• Provide prescribed medications and other pharmaceutical products in accordance with physician's orders
• Remain prepared for emergency situations ensure to utilize correct emergency procedures, locations of emergency call system and location of emergency supplies and equipment
• Administers medication and performs treatments to assigned patients
• Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment

• Performs job duties competently and in a timely manner.
• Adjusts work assignments and personal schedule according to patient load and staffing needs.

• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Maintains current knowledge of skills necessary to provide nursing care to patients of all ages and levels of growth and development.

• Must possess a current, valid RN license in the state of practice.
• Must have BLS Certification
• CPR, ACLS and PALS certification is required
• Two years of PACU, ICU, ER or OR experience is desired.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Thorough knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to any age level and any level of growth and development.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills in department policies and procedures and implements appropriately
• Uses problem solving techniques in resolution of patient care issues.
• Acts as a patient advocate.