RN - Pre-Op AVALA Hospital - RH

Position: RN - Pre-Op - Full-Time - AVALA Hospital - RH418
Summary

Provides carein the preoperative setting directed towards meeting the psychosocial and physical needs of the surgical patient. Communicates with the physicians aboutthe patient's clinical condition regarding the planned surgical procedure. Caregiven reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations.

Utilizes initiative, is a self-starter and strives to maintain steady level of productivity. Is compatible, supportive, and a team player. Communicates on behalf of the patient(patient advocate); care provided reflects the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to perform a thorough medical history,obtain medication history and give preoperative instructions while utilizing the electronic medical record for all patient populations and per facility policy.
• Ability to follow-up on orders for all surgeonsand to follow up on orders per Anesthesia Guidelines.
• Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts,knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care required and good judgment.
  
  Identifies physical/mental problems of patient, reports changes tosurgeon/anesthesiologist, and initiates appropriate actions.
• Performance reflects knowledge in all areas ofcare specific to pre-op area.
• Organizes and manages nursing activities with respect for the needs of the patient and their families and the needs of the hospital and staff.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Assures pre-op interview rooms are equipped with all anticipated supplies, instruments, and equipment for all procedures.
  
  Assists co-workers as needed.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; a self-starter; compatible and supportive; a team player.
• Knowledge of medications and correct documentation of same. Able to instruct patient on what medications to takepre-operatively.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood ofmedical/health care errors.
• Ability to formulate an individualized plan ofcare, as indicated, and evaluates for effectiveness.
• Formulates a teaching plan, based on identifiedpatient learning needs, and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate, from pre-op to discharge.
• Provides patient with explanations and verbalreassurance consistently.
• Utilizes Universal Protocol (i.e. identifiespatient using 2 identifiers and verifies procedure with patient).
• Ensurescompletion of documentation including but not limited to, H/P, consents, handoff communication tool, pre-op clearance, surgery preadmission history and assessment medication reconciliation form, allergies, and preoperativeinstructions.
• Ableto perform 12 Lead EKG. Able to recognize and follow up appropriately iffurther attention is needed.
• Ableto perform waived or moderate complexity testing per clinical laboratory andunit policy and procedure. Able to interpret results of lab testing and take appropriate action on waived testresults.
• Coordinate sand supervises preoperative patient care. Communicates appropriately and clearly to departmental charge nurse or outpatient director, co-workers and physicians.
• Demonstratesan ability to be flexible, organized, and functions under stressful situations.
• Treatspatients and their families with respect and dignity, maintains an environment that provides the patient and family with feelings of safety and security, practicesgood guest relations.
• Maintainsa good working relationship and effective communication both within the department and with other departments for the benefit of the patient. Consults with other departments as needed toprovide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• Meetscurrent documentation standards and policies and completes within the shift.

Charge Nurse Responsibilities

• Makes daily patient assignments, monitors the surgery schedule and daily unit progress, reports changes to involved departments.
• Supports/oversees unit staff and monitors staffing efficiency. Staff's unitaccording to nursing standards. Supervises staff to ensure quality of nursing care, delegates' specific duties and tasks. Monitors daily time sheets.
• Provides and controls supplies, and equipment needed for successful operation of the department. Directs and delegatescontrol of inventories to ensure proper amounts available.
• Supervises care and cleanliness of equipment and supplies to ensure good working conditions.
• Effectively communicates pertinent issues to supervisor.
• Provides orientation to new staff members.
  
  Assists in the evaluation process.
• Promotes the hospital's mission, values andgoals.
• Utilizes initiative, strives to maintain asteady level of productivity, completes assigned projects by due date.
• Knowledgeable of lab procedures and laboratory equipment.
• Participates in QA/PI activities, communicatesresults to staff.
• Completes duties as assigned by Nurse…