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MedBridge Development · 3 months ago

OAAS Pre-Op/PACU RN

Chico, CA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50/hr - $62/hr

MedBridge Development is a new orthopedic specialty ASC located in Chico, CA, seeking skilled team members to provide quality orthopedic service. The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse will be responsible for delivering nursing care to surgical patients during the preoperative and postoperative phases, ensuring safe and compassionate care while supporting the center's policies and nursing philosophy.

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Responsibilities

Assesses the physical status of the patient through personal observation and interaction

Assesses the individual psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and significant other

Demonstrates understanding and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as labs, chest x-ray and EKG

Obtains an overview of the patient's status by reviewing the patient's chart

Consults with the peri-operative nurse who interviewed the patient pre-operatively

Plans for a safe, efficient, effective, and clean environment for preoperative and post-operative care

Identifies problems and plans action to resolve problems

Identifies goals for the individual patient and communicates these goals to others involved in the patient's care

Assures that patient has appropriate discharge instructions; is accompanied by a responsible adult upon discharge; has the telephone number of the physician to call in the event of need during the first 24 hours post-surgery

Takes action to implement nursing care and resolve the problems identified for the individual patient

Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of care

Reduces chances of nosocomial infection by directing attention to infection control and environmental safety practices

Reports and documents information accurately and in a timely manner

Utilizes professional nursing judgment in the delivery of care

Uses safe methods of handling equipment

Evaluates action taken to implement nursing care plan and resolve problems accordingly

Modifies intervention to achieve goals if previous intervention was not effective

Evaluates own nursing practice and seeks ways of growing professionally

Recognizes and utilizes appropriate lines of communication

Foster cooperative efforts in meeting the goals of nursing by sharing workload

Communicates a positive and caring attitude toward unit, peers, staff, and all other contacts

Seeks guidance, direction and assistance where needed

Conveys ideas, concepts, and facts relative to patient care in a logical, understandable, and concise manner

Seeks appropriate learning opportunities

Demonstrates competence and expertise in nursing practice

Assumes responsibility for professional nursing practice within the law

Maintains confidentiality of all patient and Center's communications/documents

Utilizes judgment in determining nursing actions

Acts as patient advocate in the coordination of patient care

Always maintains safety rules

Has knowledge of equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location in Recovery Room and Surgery, i.e.: emergency call system, oxygen, mechanical ventilator assistance equipment, including airways, ambu bag, defibrillator, cardiac monitoring equipment, tracheostomy set, laryngoscope and endotracheal tubes, suction equipment, emergency drugs and supplies specified by the Medical Staff

Monitors emergency equipment

Has an in-depth knowledge of anesthetic agents and their actions, emergency drugs, impending complications, and emergency treatment of complications, should they occur

Follows recovery room guidelines

Must comply with all HIPAA privacy regulations regarding the confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI)

Must file an incident report for any unusual event that occurs to a patient or member of staff; this would include, but not be limited to, falls, needlestick injuries, aspiration of gastric contents, allergic reactions, and disruptive behavior by staff or patients

Also required to report any incidences or alleged incidences of abuse, harassment, or injury to self, other employees, or patients occurring at the Center or relating to the Center