About this role
- Patient Care:
Assess, instruct, and prepare patients prior to surgery.
- Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct.
- Initiate IV’s and ensure patients are informed about the procedure.
- Knowledge and understanding of the peri-operative process to ensure patient safety including tenets of patient advocacy, environmental control, efficient allocation of resources, maintenance of asepsis, integration and coordination of care, and collaboration with peers.
- Possess a working knowledge of aseptic technique and its application to reduce occurrence of nosocomial infection by directing attention to infection control measures and environmental safety practices.
- Has a working knowledge of the physiological and anatomical aspects of procedural intervention as performed in an outpatient setting.
- Continuously observe and record vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation post anesthesia. Monitor measurement of progress and observe readiness for discharge.
- Administer medications to alleviate pain and discomfort per MD orders.
- Evaluate patients for signs of complications related to anesthesia or surgery.
- Participation in family teaching.
- Be familiar and enforce all standards of care necessary to maintain accreditation.
- Present a professional and caring attitude to patients and peers.
- Documentation and Record Keeping:
Maintain confidentiality of patients.
- Maintaining and Entering accurate data into electronic health records (EHRs)
- Conduct count of controlled substances consistent with applicable regulations and internal policy.
- Proficient with patient pictures for before & after treatments
- Maintain accurate records of patient status, interventions, and observations.
- Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborating with medical staff respectfully. Recognize and use proper lines of communication.
- Participate in training, orientation, and staff development programs.
- Working with physicians, other nurses, and support staff to coordinate care.
- Assume responsibility for creating a safe therapeutic environment in which the patient's psychological, physiological and physical needs are identified, anticipated, and met.
- Other Responsibilities:
Assure patient and employee safety by following all facility rules and regulations. Addressing any personal safety issues and assuring a safe physical environment for all.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing
Preferred Education or Experience
- Preferably experience in a clinic or hospital.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to help patients with mobility/lifting when needed. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, walking, standing, squatting, and reach items both high and low.